Best Management of Sigmoid Volvulus: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Colon, Sigmoid Clinical Trial

Official title: Best Management of Sigmoid Volvulus: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of the best management of left-sided colonic emergencies.

Clinical Trial Description

Participants: Patients 18 years or older presenting to Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe Malawi with sigmoid volvulus will be eligible for inclusion.

Procedures (methods): This is a prospective randomized trial. Subjects will be randomized during surgery to receive resection and anastomosis or mesosigmoidopexy (for non-gangrenous sigmoid volvulus), and resection and anastomosis or Hartmann's procedure (for gangrenous sigmoid volvulus). ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Colon, Sigmoid
• Intestinal Volvulus

• NCT number: NCT01682395
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 2013
• Completion date: April 2014