Factors precipitating volvulus formation in sigmoid volvulus

Unveiling a Coalescing Catastrophe: Pre-pyloric Perforation Co-existing With Sigmoid Volvulus in a Middle-Aged Patient

Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of colonic obstruction worldwide and constitutes the majority of all cases of colonic volvulus. It is more prevalent in those who are older than 70 years. The sigmoid colon, an S-shaped portion of the large intestine, is susceptible to this condition due to its redundancy and mobile nature. Treatment involves endoscopic detorsion with sigmoidectomy. Laparoscopic surgery has been found to be useful in terms of reduced morbidity, blood loss, analgesics, and hospital stay; contrarily, surgical management has been found to be associated with reduced recurrence. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications and recurrence rates. Gastroduodenal perforation, whether spontaneous or traumatic, is predominantly associated with peptic ulcer disease. Specifically, the majority of perforated peptic ulcers are attributed to Helicobacter pylori infection. The presence of perforation as a comorbidity complicates surgical management, particularly when the patient has a history of H. pylori infections, as evidenced in our case. Addressing these infections is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes and reducing potential complications. Laparoscopic surgery is popular due to its benefits and faster recovery periods, especially in the aged population. This is a case presentation of a 48-year-old male who presented at our tertiary care center with abdominal pain, multiple episodes of vomiting, obstipation, and abdominal distention. The patient was diagnosed with sigmoid volvulus with pre-pyloric perforation which was managed surgically by initial detorsion followed by sigmoidectomy with modified Graham's patch technique. He recovered well with no post-operative complications.

Management of sigmoid volvulus during labor: a challenging situation

We read the article written by Belhaddad and Souabni1 on sigmoid volvulus (SV) during pregnancy and delivery. We practice in an endemic region for SV, Eastern Anatolia. For this reason, our SV series, which involves 1,051 patients encountered over 56 year-period (from June 1966 to July 2022), is the most extensive single-center SV series in the world. In this way, we would like to share our ideas on SV associated with pregnancy or delivery.