The role of sigmoid colon anatomic dimensions in the development of sigmoid volvulus, North-Western Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sigmoid colon anatomic dimensions have been studied to have roles in the occurrence of sigmoid volvulus; however, these studies are few in number and failed to control the confounding effect of acute sigmoid obstruction on the anatomic dimensions. The main objective of this study was to assess the role of sigmoid colon anatomic dimensions in the development of sigmoid volvulus controlling the effect of acute sigmoid obstruction on the anatomic dimensions.

Materials and methods

The study was carried out from Dec, 2019 to April, 2021 at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital and Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, two referral hospitals in Bahir Dar city, North-Western Ethiopia to compare sigmoid anatomic dimensions among three independent groups of partic

SUBMITTER: Bayeh AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8635388 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature