A rare cause of intestinal obstruction: ileosigmoid knot

Abstract

Double sigmoid volvulus ileocecal is a "node" created by a volvulus two intestinal segments. Sigmoid colon and ileum It is a particular cause of acute intestinal obstruction associated with a high mortality requiring surgical management adapted and fast.

Keywords

• intestinal obstruction
• ileosigmoid knot
• sigmoid colon