Medical Definition of sigmoidopexy
: surgical attachment of the sigmoid colon to the wall of the abdomen for relief of rectal prolapse.
What is a Sigmoidostomy?
Medical Definition of sigmoidostomy
: surgical creation of an artificial anus in the sigmoid colon.
How do you manage sigmoid volvulus?
Nonoperative detorsion is advocated as the primary treatment choice in uncomplicated acute sigmoid volvulus. Although rectal tubes, barium enemas or rigid sigmoidoscopy have been widely used, flexible sigmoidoscopy is now the preferred nonoperative procedure.
