Table 2 Distribution of patients according to operative findings

Sigmoid colon (sigmoid volvulus)

122

83.6

  • Viable

102

69.9

  • Gangrenous/perforation

20

13.7

Ileo –sigmoid portion (ileo-sigmoid knotting)

24

16.4

  • Viable ileum

1

0.7

  • Gangrenous ileum

5

3.4

  • Gangrenous both ileum and sigmoid

18

12.3

Peritonitis*

2

1.4

Adhesions*

6

4.1