Stratification of sigmoid volvulus early recurrence risk using a combination of CT features.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify computed tomography (CT) features associated with early recurrence of sigmoid volvulus (SV) after a first uncomplicated episode and to develop a score for early SV recurrence risk stratification.

Materials And Methods: A total of 95 patients (59 men, 36 women; mean age, 72 ± 15 [SD] years; age range: 57-87 years) who underwent abdominal CT examination for a first uncomplicated SV episode from January 1 2006 to July 31 2020 in two French University Hospitals were retrospectively included. A SV recurrence occurring within six months was defined as early SV recurrence.