Abstract We report a case of colonic volvulus in a 7-year-old child with normal development.Operative findings at laparotomy showed a 270-degree transverse colonic Fort Worth Knee Boots volvulus (TCV), with colonic ligamentous attachment abnormalities.A loop ileostomy was formed following detorsion, with delayed laparoscopic colopexy.
This is the first case to describe decompression by Knife Sharpening Stones diversion ileostomy as acute management of TCV with delayed laparoscopic colopexy, so avoiding unnecessary bowel resection.