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Abstract：
Sigmoid volvulus is a common surgical emergency, especially in elderly patients. Patients can present with a wide range of clinical states: from asymptomatic, to frank peritonitis secondary to colonic perforation. These patients generally need urgent treatment, be it endoscopic decompression of the colon or an upfront colectomy. The World Society of Emergency Surgery united a worldwide group of international experts to review the current evidence and propose a consensus guidelines on the management of sigmoid volvulus.
摘要：
乙状结肠扭转是一种常见的外科急症,尤其是老年患者。患者可以呈现广泛的临床状态：从无症状，继发于结肠穿孔的坦率腹膜炎。这些患者通常需要紧急治疗，是内窥镜结肠减压术还是结肠切除术。世界急诊外科学会联合了一个全球性的国际专家组，审查了当前的证据，并提出了关于乙状结肠扭转管理的共识指南。
