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.