title: Sigmoid volvulus in children: a case report.
abstract: Sigmoid volvulus in childhood is a rare entity. Dolichosigmoid, i.e. an abnormally long sigmoid flexure, and or absence of mesosigma are predisposing factors in most cases. A case of a 9-year-old black male child is reported. The patient presented with the typical symptoms and, at operation, a necrotic segment of the sigma of huge dimensions was found. Volvulus consisted of three complete counterclockwise rotations of the proximal on the distal tract.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003125:Colostomy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*