Delayed Surgical Resection Reduces Complications and Ostomy Rate, but Increases Length of Stay and Costs in Geriatric Patients with Sigmoid Volvulus

Delaying sigmoid colectomy (>2 days) after decompression in geriatric patients with sigmoid volvulus is linked to reduced cardiac complications and a lower ostomy rate. However, it extends overall hospital length of stay and increases costs, showcasing the nuanced outcomes associated with the timing of surgical intervention.