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Sigmoid Volvulus Case Report
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Structure (CARE Guidelines-compliant)
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Title + Author block | Full academic title, author, institution, correspondence |
| Abstract | Background / Case Presentation / Conclusion / Keywords |
| 1. Introduction | Epidemiology, "volvulus belt," African context, rationale for this report |
| 2. Patient Information | Formatted table (age, sex, location, dietary history, surgical history) |
| 3. Clinical Presentation | Chief complaint, history, physical exam findings table |
| 4. Diagnostic Workup | Lab discussion + X-ray findings with the coffee bean sign; Figure 1 (X-ray image from your file) |
| 5. Differential Diagnosis | 5-row comparison table (volvulus vs. carcinoma, Ogilvie, ileus, toxic megacolon) |
| 6. Therapeutic Intervention | Resuscitation - rectal decompression attempt - laparotomy - detorsion - sigmoidopexy; Figures 2-4 (intraoperative photos) |
| 7. Follow-up & Outcome | Discharge plan, elective resection recommendation, dietary advice |
| 8. Discussion | 5 subsections: epidemiology in Africa, clinical features, management pathway, resource-limited settings, prevention |
| 9. Key Learning Points | 6 bullet points |
| 10. Ethics | Consent statement, anonymisation |
| 11. Author Contributions | |
| 12. References | 9 references including WSES 2023 guidelines [PMID 37189134], Rosen's, Bailey & Love's, Current Surgical Therapy, CARE guidelines |
Sources used:
- Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 28th ed. - Chapter 78
- Current Surgical Therapy, 14th ed. - Sigmoid Volvulus section
- Rosen's Emergency Medicine, 10th ed. - Chapter 81
- WSES Consensus Guidelines 2023 (Tian et al., PMID 37189134)
- Savitch & Harbaugh, Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2024 (PMID 39399132)
- Sabatini et al., J Clin Med 2026 - endoscopic derotation meta-analysis (PMID 41682876)
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