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A new classification, treatment algorithm and prognosis‐estimating system for ileosigmoid knotting
Author(s) -
Atamanalp S. S.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
colorectal disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.029
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1463-1318
pISSN - 1462-8910
DOI - 10.1111/codi.13987
Subject(s) - medicine , sigmoid colon , ileum , resuscitation , disease , general surgery , algorithm , surgery , rectum , computer science
Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK) is the wrapping of the ileum or sigmoid colon around the base of the other one, causing a double-loop intestinal obstruction. It requires urgent and effective resuscitation followed by emergency surgery, and its prognosis is poor [1,2]. Although ISK is a rare disease worldwide, with fewer than 500 cases reported in the literature to date [3,4], it is relatively common in Turkey [5,6]. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.