Volvulus - childhood

Alternative names:

childhood volvulus; volvulus in children

Treatment:

Emergency surgery to repair the volvulus is needed.

Expectations (prognosis):

Early recognition of the volvulus and prompt treatment generally results in a good outcome.

Complications:

• peritonitis, secondary
• short bowel syndrome (after removal of a large part of the small bowel)

Calling your health care provider:

This is an emergency condition! The symptoms of childhood volvulus develop rapidly and the child becomes severely ill.