We present a 26-year-old male patient who presented with complete bowel obstruction and peritonitis. His abdominal X-rays showed grossly distended large bowels with air-fluid levels. A differential diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus was entertained and the patient was taken for an exploratory laparotomy. Intraoperatively, we found a sigmoid volvulus and a concurrent transverse colon volvulus. A subtotal colectomy and colostomy was performed. The histopathology results showed mucosal and submucosal congestion, chronic inflammation, and no malignancy or dysplasia. Synchronous volvulus of the sigmoid and transverse colon is an extremely rare. Management includes endoscopic derotation and decompression followed by semi-elective surgery in non-complicated cases. When endoscopic decompression has failed or there is suspicion of necrosis or perforation, surgery is mandatory.

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