Presentation
Abdominal pain and constipation.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
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Significant distension of the sigmoid colon secondary to the twisting of its mesentery. No definite signs of intestinal ischemia, free fluid, or collection.
Case Discussion
Sigmoid volvulus is one of the causes of large bowel obstruction and occurs when the sigmoid colon twists around its mesentery. It is more common in the elderly.