Comments on ‘Life-threatening bowel complications in adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a case series’ - Response

We sincerely thank Atamanalp et al for their response to our publication and for sharing their valuable experience in the management of sigmoid volvulus. We agree that investigation should include CT and or MRI imaging in addition to X Ray. In our practice, we tend to use small bowel MRI since we get multiple pieces of information - about small bowel motility, about other intra-abdominal organs and of course colonic diameter. In Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a conservative approach with endoscopic decompression is preferred and may lead to a long-term resolution.
Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research