August 29, 2012 — Early elective surgery for sigmoid volvulus should be encouraged because it is associated with lower morbidity and mortality, as well as a lower incidence of recurrence, than ...

THE incidence of sigmoidal volvulus in the United States is so low that few surgeons acquire great experience in dealing with it. It is reported by most authors as ranging between 1 and 4 per cent of ...

The family of a retired Newcastle University professor have spoken of their devastation that he “could still be with us today” after an inquest concluded that a misdiagnosis and missed opportunity for ...