Rectal Tube for Sigmoid Volvulus

This is an example of attempted treatment of sigmoid volvulus with rectal tube.

The patient presented with abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. CT abdomen revealed sigmoid volvulus (torsion of the sigmoid colon) - upper image above.

Sigmoidoscopy with rectal tube placement was attempted to decompress the area (bottom image)

Unfortunately, the patient developed intestinal gangrene and required colon resection.