Epidemiology and Recurrence of Sigmoid Volvulus: Analysis of Health Insurance Claims Data in Japan
SV is common in community-based studies. Men, constipation, and a high disability level were risk factors. The recurrence rate of SV after endoscopic reduction was approximately 35% within 2 years. Our insurance claims data offered valuable insights into SV epidemiology.
Authors
- Yuchi Motofuji
- Eiji Shinno
- Masaaki Yamada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8615-5924)
- Haruka Fujinami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4410-6272)
- Michikazu Sekine
Institutions
- Toyama City Hospital (JP)
- Toyama University Hospital (JP)
- University of Toyama (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- DEN Open
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/deo2.70212
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Olympus