Fraback R C, Kadell B M, Nies K M, Miller B L, Louie J S
J Rheumatol. 1978 Summer;5(2):195-8.
Sigmoid volvulus was diagnosed in two patients with progressive system sclerosis. In one case, this was initially confused with a high fecal impaction. Both cases responded to early surgical intervention. Sigmoid volvulus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction associated with progressive systemic sclerosis.
