Compound volvulus: An unexpected surgical finding

Authors

  • Naadiyah Laher University of the Witwatersrand, Department of Surgery

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37707/jnds.v3i1.172

Keywords:

ileosigmoid knot, compound volvulus

Abstract

Ileosigmoid knot (ISK) is a rare entity more commonly encountered along the volvulus belt. An important differential is sigmoid volvulus which is amenable to endoscopic reduction where ISK rapidly progresses to gangrenous bowel. A classification system, treatment algorithm and prognostic factors have been determined by the Turkish to assist with management of this rare occurrence. Below we describe a case in an academic hospital in South Africa.

Coronal PET scan of the patient’s head, neck, and chest. Scan shows high FDG uptake in left palatine tonsil and adjacent neck nodes with no visible metastases.

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Published

2023-03-21

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): Michaelmas Term 2022

Section

Case Studies

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