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Sigmoid Volvulus
The sigmoid (means S-shaped) colon (pelvic colon) refers to the final portion of the large intestine (bowel) closest to the rectum and anus.
A volvulus refers to the abnormal twisting of the intestine. This can result not only in blocking the gastrointestinal tract but also impairing the flow of blood to the intestine.
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| current | 17:33, 6 August 2010 | | 325 × 500 (24 KB) | S8600021 (talk | contribs) | ==Sigmoid Volvulus== The sigmoid (means S-shaped) colon (pelvic colon) refers to the final portion of the large intestine (bowel) closest to the rectum and anus. A volvulus refers to the abnormal twisting of the intestine. This can result not only in bl |
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