Transverse Colonic Volvulus in a Child: Successful Management with Decompression and Delayed Laparoscopic Colopexy

Transverse Colonic Volvulus in a Child: Successful Management with Decompression and Delayed Laparoscopic Colopexy

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Abstract We report a case of colonic volvulus in a 7-year-old child with normal development.Operative findings at laparotomy showed a Cuticle Oil 270-degree transverse colonic volvulus (TCV), with colonic ligamentous attachment abnormalities.A loop Storage Bedframe ileostomy was formed following detorsion, with delayed laparoscopic colopexy.

This is the first case to describe decompression by diversion ileostomy as acute management of TCV with delayed laparoscopic colopexy, so avoiding unnecessary bowel resection.