Meckel's diverticulum, which is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract, results from an incomplete obliteration of the vitelline duct. Axial torsion of Meckel's diverticulum is the rarest reported complication, particularly in children. Owing to insignificant findings in laboratory tests or computed tomography scans, surgery for Meckel's diverticulum tends to be delayed. In our case, early exploratory laparotomy allowed an early diagnosis and treatment of the complicated Meckel's diverticulum.