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Colon, Sigmoid

The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped terminal segment of the large intestine, connecting the descending colon to the rectum and serving as a storage site for fecal matter before defecation. Research published in this journal addresses several clinically significant aspects of sigmoid and colorectal pathology. Studies h…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped terminal segment of the large intestine, connecting the descending colon to the rectum and serving as a storage site for fecal matter before defecation. Research published in this journal addresses several clinically significant aspects of sigmoid and colorectal pathology. Studies have examined the molecular pathways underlying colorectal carcinogenesis, including the serrated pathway that represents an alternative route to cancer development distinct from traditional adenoma-carcinoma progression. Investigations into anatomical features such as haustral fold height in the proximal colon have explored potential structural factors that may contribute to interval cancers—malignancies that appear between scheduled screening examinations. Case reports have documented rare collision tumors involving both lymphoid and epithelial malignancies in the colorectal region, highlighting the diagnostic complexity that can arise when multiple pathologies coexist. Additional work has examined acute surgical conditions affecting intestinal segments, including volvulus associated with congenital malrotation. These contributions collectively advance understanding of colorectal anatomy, neoplastic transformation, and clinical presentations that affect the sigmoid colon and adjacent intestinal structures, informing both diagnostic approaches and screening strategies.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human and Animal Intestines.

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Valentina Discepolo · Italy

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