Reply on comments on ‘a lesson to learn in an Iatrogenic Perforation of Sigmoid Volvulus after Endoscopic Derotation’

• Main Authors: Firdaus Hayati, Nik Amin Sahid Nik Lah, Nornazirah Azizan, Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: RD Surgery
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25425/1/Reply%20on%20comments%20on%20%E2%80%98a%20lesson%20to%20learn%20in%20an%20Iatrogenic%20Perforation%20of%20Sigmoid%20Volvulus%20after%20Endoscopic%20Derotation%E2%80%99.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25425/; http://dx.doi.org/10.12996/gmj.2020.58

Acute sigmoid volvulus is a surgical emergency, in which the initial treatment is endoscopic derotation in uncomplicated cases. Flatus tube dislodge is one of the common condition after endoscopic intervention. By performing a technique against the term of reference, management of a patient can skew towards a guarded outcome. I reply to comments on a paper concerning on iatrogenic bowel perforation after a successful endoscopic derotation of acute sigmoid volvulus.