Ileosigmoid knotting

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2007 Mar;17(3):166-7.

Abstract

Ileosigmoid knotting or compound volvulus is a very uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A case of compound volvulus is reported in a 24 years old male patient who presented with diagnostic dilemma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / complications
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Volvulus / complications
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Male
  • Sigmoid Diseases / complications
  • Sigmoid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Sigmoid Diseases / surgery