Sigmoid volvulus: A pediatric case report and review of management

• Sigmoid volvulus is an uncommon diagnosis in children.
• The definitive treatment for SV is sigmoidectomy, either with primary anastomosis or colostomy.
• Failure to recognize SV can result in life-threatening complications.

Volvulus in the pediatric population commonly occurs in the small bowel associated with malrotation or internal hernia whereas sigmoid volvulus (SV) is extremely rare. Herein we report a case of SV, review the literature and provide a suggested algorithm for diagnosis and management.