volvulus Flashcards
1
Q
sigmoid volvulus associations
A
older patients
chronic constipation
chagas disease
neurological conditions: parkinsons, duchenne
psych conditions
2
Q
caecal volvulus associations
A
all ages
adhesions
pregnancy
3
Q
management of sigmoid volvulus
A
rigid sigmoidoscopy with rectal tube insertion
4
Q
management of caecal volvulus
A
emergency laparotomy or laparoscopy
if bowel viable: right hemicolectomy
if bowel non-viable: right hemicolectomy + stoma
