Volvulus of the sigmoid colon in a child

Authors

• Ghassan Al-Kouder, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Akhtar Nawaz, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Cirus Gerami, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Hilal Matta, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Alic W. Jacobsz, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Ahmed H. Al-Salem, PO Box 18432, Qatif 31911, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fax. +966 (3) 8360326. E-mail: asalem56{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus although a common cause of large bowel obstruction in the elderly, is considered rare in the pediatric age group. We report a case of sigmoid volvulus in a 10-year-old child with mental retardation and myopathy. The various predisposing factors for sigmoid volvulus in children are discussed, and the literature on the subject is also reviewed.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

594

Last Page

596

Recommended Citation

Al-Kouder, Ghassan; Nawaz, Akhtar; Gerami, Cirus; Matta, Hilal; Jacobsz, Alic W.; and Al-Salem, Ahmed H. (2002) "Volvulus of the sigmoid colon in a child," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 23: Iss. 5, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1714