The Value of Sigmoidoscopy to Detect Colonic Ischaemia After Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.

CONCLUSIONS: Sigmoidoscopy increases the likelihood of correctly identifying the presence or absence of transmural CI, especially in patients with a moderate clinical suspicion for CI after RAAA repair.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - October 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jalalzadeh H, van Schaik TG, Duin JJ, Indrakusuma R, van Beek SC, Vahl AC, Wisselink W, Balm R, Koelemay MJW Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research