Sigmoid volvulus in a neonate: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Bowel obstruction
• newborn
• sigmoid volvulus