Treatment of recurrent sigmoid volvulus in Parkinson's disease by percutaneous endoscopic colostomy

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2012; 18(40): 5812-5815
Published online Oct 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i40.5812

Figure 1 Typical "bean-shaped" sigmoid with distension up to 11 cm representing sigmoid volvulus.

Figure 2 Endoscopic image of torsion of sigmoid: "Toffee-sign".

Figure 3 Colonic dilatation resolved after endoscopic detorsion with large bore rectal tube placement.

Figure 4 Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy has been placed.

Citation: Toebosch S, Tudyka V, Masclee A, Koek G. Treatment of recurrent sigmoid volvulus in Parkinson's disease by percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18(40): 5812-5815
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v18/i40/5812.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v18.i40.5812