sigmoid colon


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sigmoid colon

[′sig‚mȯid ′kō·lən]
(anatomy)
The S-shaped portion of the colon between the descending colon and the rectum.
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secondary anastomosis after sigmoid colon resection for perforated diverticulitis (Hinchey Stage III and IV).
Experience of managing complicated diverticulitis of colon: a retrospective case series from south asian country
Total Total number of patients 29 Age (years) 74 (46-85) Gender, n, (%) Male 14 (48%) Female 15 (52%) Tumor size (mm) 28 (11-89) Tumor location, n (%) Cecum 4 (14%) Transverse colon 2 (7%) Sigmoid colon 6 (21%) Rectum 17 (59%) Macroscopic type, n, (%) Sessile 10 (34%) LST-G 12 (41%) LST-ng 7 (24%) Histology, n, (%) Low-grade adenoma 19 (66%) High-grade adenoma 5 (17%) Adenocarcinoma, sm1 3 (10%) Adenocarcinoma, >sm1 2 (7%) LGT-G: laterally spreading tumor-granular type; LST-NG: laterally spreading tumor-nongranular type; sm1: submucosal invasion <1000 [micro]m; >sm1: submucosal invasion >1000 [micro]m.
Implementation of Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early colorectal neoplasms in Sweden
Volvulus of the sigmoid colon. Ann Surg 1973;177:527-537.
Abdominal manipulation during water-soluble contrast enema--an alternative method of nonoperative decompression of sigmoid volvulus?
When lesions involve the sigmoid colon, we prefer utilizing shaving excision when possible to limit dissection of the retrorectal space and pelvic sidewall nerves.
Modern surgical techniques for gastrointestinal endometriosis: Current operative techniques for extragenital endometriosis can provide excellent outcomes with less risk for postoperative complications
Pronounced bands of peritoneum may also be found running from the proximal sigmoid colon to the posterior abdominal wall thereby restricting its mobility.
THE HUMAN SIGMOID--A STUDY IN SOUTH INDIAN CADAVERS
Internal herniation of a loop of the ileum anteriorly along with Richter's hernia of the sigmoid colon posteriorly through the same defect in the superior wall of the urinary bladder was found (Figure 2).
Enterovesical Herniation: A Rare Complication After Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor/Enterovezikal Herniasyon: Mesane Tumoru Transuretral Rezeksiyonu Sonrasi Nadir Gorulen Bir Komplikasyon
Emergency surgery is needed to treat gangrenous SV, and primary anastomosis or stoma is used together with the resection of the gangrenous sigmoid colon.7,8
Short Communication - Sigmoid volvulus: Comorbidity with sigmoid gangrene
The total abdominal augmentation computed tomography and total colorectal sputum angiography showed that the upper and middle rectum, descending colon, transverse colon, and ascending colon were dilated, the maximum diameter of the intestine was 23 cm, and the intestine was filled with feces, suggesting that the lower rectum and sigmoid colon were narrow [Figure 1]a and [Figure 1]b.
Treatment of Adult Hirschsprung's Disease by Botulinum Toxin A through Anorectal Injection
Separating the mass from the sigmoid colon was challenging (Figure 2).
Colon Cancer Presenting as Abdominal Wall Abscess
Failure to pull out IUD strings on gynecological examination made us suspicious of translocated IUD and its ectopic placement in sigmoid colon was confirmed on colonoscopy and a CT abdomen with contrast.
Transmigration of an intrauterine device into sigmoid colon-surgical management: A case report
Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK) is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction where a loop of ileum and a loop of sigmoid colon form a knot.
Ileosigmoid knotting in a child: Index case in Botswana and review of the literature
Surgical exploration revealed that the sigmoid colon had been split at the distal end and had been primarily closed at both the proximal and distal ends.
The role of co-administration of damage control surgery and vacuum-assisted closure in the treatment of perineal wounds

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