Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of colonic obstruction worldwide and constitutes the majority of all cases of colonic volvulus. It is more prevalent in those who are older than 70 years. The sigmoid colon, an S-shaped portion of the large intestine, is susceptible to this condition due to its redundancy and mobile nature. Treatment involves endoscopic detorsion with sigmoidectomy. Laparoscopic surgery has been found to be useful in terms of reduced morbidity, blood loss, analgesics, and hospital stay; contrarily, surgical management has been found to be associated with reduced recurrence. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications and recurrence rates. Gastroduodenal perforation, whether spontaneous or traumatic, is predominantly associated with peptic ulcer disease. Specifically, the majority of perforated peptic ulcers are attributed to infection. The presence of perforation as a comorbidity complicates surgical management, particularly when the patient has a history of infections, as evidenced in our case. Addressing these infections is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes and reducing potential complications. Laparoscopic surgery is popular due to its benefits and faster recovery periods, especially in the aged population. This is a case presentation of a 48-year-old male who presented at our tertiary care center with abdominal pain, multiple episodes of vomiting, obstipation, and abdominal distention. The patient was diagnosed with sigmoid volvulus with pre-pyloric perforation which was managed surgically by initial detorsion followed by sigmoidectomy with modified Graham's patch technique. He recovered well with no post-operative complications.

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