title: Volvulus of the sigmoid colon.
abstract: Sigmoid volvulus in children is quite rare and may occur in acute fulminating form requiring early diagnosis and surgery. In this case, bowel continuity after resection of the necrotic sigmoid was reestablished in a two-stage operation.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*