Colonoscopische decompressie bij volvulus en pseudo-obstructie van het colon

– Non-obstructive colonic dilatation, better known as Ogilvie's syndrome, and volvulus of any part of the colon are both relatively rare diseases. Management of both was, until very recently, mainly surgically. This procedure carries with it a high mortality rate. We describe a method of primary decompression of the colon by means of a flexible colonoscope. This seems to be the procedure of choice before any operation should take place.