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The pelvic floor is the anatomic region bounded anteriorly by the pubis, posteriorly by the sacrum, laterally by the ischial and iliac bones, superiorly by the peritoneum, and inferiorly by the levator ani and coccygeus muscles, which form the pelvic…
Introduction In this chapter, we review the presentation, diagnostic strategy, and treatment algorithms for colonic volvulus. Colonic volvulus is the torsion of a mobile loop of bowel with an elongated mesentery and a narrow pedicle. The twisting of the bowel…