One discussion this week included revolvulus after colonic decompression.

Reference: Vogel JD, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for colon volvulus and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2016 Jul;59(7):589-600. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000000602

Summary: Volvulus occurs in the sigmoid colon or cecum in >95% of cases, with the remainder involving either the transverse colon or the splenic flexure of the colon. Sigmoid volvulus affects patients who are older, with more comorbid medical and neuropsychological conditions, compared with those with cecal volvulus.

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