Why should elective surgery be performed after a successful endoscopic detorsion and decompression of a sigmoid volvulus

Why should elective surgery be performed after a successful endoscopic detorsion and decompression of a sigmoid volvulus? 

Recurrence is the rule with sigmoid volvulus. Elective sigmoid resection of prepped and decompressed bowel generally can be accomplished with very low mortality. Emergency operation for a sigmoid volvulus involves a higher mortality rate.

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