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Successful management of splenic artery dissection after sigmoid colon perforation in vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome
BackgroundEhlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder that causes fragility of the systemic connective tissues. Of the 13 subtypes, vascular...
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A case of sigmoid colon perforation due to segmental absence of intestinal musculature (SAIM) accompanied by vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: a case report
BackgroundSegmental absence of intestinal musculature (SAIM) is a partial defect of the intrinsic muscular layer of the intestinal tract. In this...
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Pediatric sigmoid colonic perforation with Campylobacter enterocolitis: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundCampylobacter -related infectious gastroenteritis is common and usually self-limited. Intestinal perforation is a rare complication of the...
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Acute endometriosis-related sigmoid perforation in pregnancy- case report
BackgroundAn acute abdomen is an emergency that requires accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment. In pregnancy, the process is even more challenging...
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Sigmoid colon perforation in a SARS-CoV-2 positive neonate: a uniqueness report and a brief review
BackgroundDespite the relative prevalence of small bowel and proximal colon perforation in the neonatal period, recto-sigmoid perforation is...
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Sigmoid and cecum colon volvulus: a case report
IntroductionColon volvulus is the twisting of a segment of colon on its mesenteric axis, which can lead to the obstruction of the lumen and the blood...
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WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management
Sigmoid volvulus is a common surgical emergency, especially in elderly patients. Patients can present with a wide range of clinical states: from...
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Successful endoscopic closure with an over-the-scope clip for sigmoid colon perforation due to bile duct stent migration
An 86-year-old woman presented with a history of endoscopic papillary sphincterotomy for bile duct stones and diverticulitis. The patient was...
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Laparoscopic redo surgery for sigmoid volvulus following laparoscopic sigmoidectomy
BackgroundSigmoid volvulus (SV) is an acute abdominal condition characterized by torsion of the sigmoid colon around the mesentery, and often results...
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Incomplete bowel obstruction caused by sigmoid colon cancer in an inguinal hernia: a case report
BackgroundMost colon cancers that develop in the intestinal tract within the inguinal hernia sac are identified by incarceration. However, treatment...
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Pneumo-mediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, and pneumo-scrotum with extensive increasing subcutaneous emphysema: a rare presentation of colonic perforation
BackgroundColonic perforation usually presents with classical signs of peritonitis. However, isolated retroperitoneal colonic perforation can present...
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Experience in the management of sigmoid sinus thrombophlebitis secondary to middle ear cholesteatoma
ObjectiveTo discuss the management of sigmoid sinus thrombophlebitis secondary to middle ear cholesteatoma.
MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed all...
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Large bowel perforation due to cytomegalovirus colitis in a post-cardiac surgical patient on chronic hemodialysis
BackgroundCytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis with colonic perforation is an exceedingly rare but life-threatening condition. The most comorbid diagnosis...
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Incidence of colonoscopy-related perforation and risk factors for poor outcomes: 3-year results from a prospective, multicenter registry (with videos)
Background and aimsPerforation is a life-threatening adverse event of colonoscopy that often requires hospitalization and surgery. We aimed to...
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Spontaneous rectosigmoid perforation at the watershed area of the Sudeck point in an apparently healthy toddler boy: a case report
BackgroundSpontaneous colon perforation can be classified into stercoral and idiopathic. Stercoral type is associated with chronic constipation, thus...
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Surgery for Sigmoid Diverticular Disease—How the East Differs from the West?
Diverticular disease is a major healthcare problem in the West and recent studies indicate an increase in its incidence in India. Data on surgical...
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Like a Rolling (Gall)Stone: Optimal Treatment of Gallstone Obstruction of the Sigmoid Colon
BackgroundSigmoid gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, accounting for 1–4% of all cases of large-bowel obstruction. This is a...
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Treating a Bypass with Bypass Surgery: Repair of a Duodeno-sigmoid Fistula Complicating Acute Diverticulitis
Diverticular disease is common in Western countries; one-third of patients with diverticular disease develop diverticulitis during their lifetime of...
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Laparoscopic management of iatrogenic colon perforation
BackgroundIatrogenic colon perforation (ICP) due to colonoscopy is a severe complication and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality....
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Free air after laparoscopic hysterectomy; from sigmoid perforation to upper airway compromise: a case report
BackgroundFree air after laparoscopic hysterectomy is a common finding; in rare cases, free air represents gastrointestinal perforation, requiring...