Sigmoid volvulus in a neonate: case report and review of literature.
Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is an extremely rare cause of bowel obstruction in the newborn period. We report a neonatal case of SV misdiagnosed as small bowel volvulus. At laparotomy, the classical findings of SV were observed without gangrene. The operative procedure consisted of simple detorsion without sigmoidopexy.
Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Valentina
V
Pastore
Angela
A
Basile
Raffaella
R
Cocomazzi
Marlena
M
Pastore
Fabio
F
Bartoli
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery