Table 3 Distribution of patients according surgical procedure performed
Diagnosis | Surgical procedure offered | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Resection and primary anastomosis | Colostomy | ||
Acute sigmoid volvulus | 92 (63.0) | 20 (13.7) | 112 (76.7) |
Ileo-sigmoid knotting | 0 | 24 (16.4) | 24(16.4) |
Sub-acute/chronic sigmoid volvulus | 10 (6.9) | 0 | 10 (6.9) |
Total | 102(69.9) | 44 (30.1) | 146 (100) |