Hindgut duplication--case report and literature review.
Colonic duplication is a rare congenital abnormality that can present diagnostic difficulties. A case of duplication of the entire large bowel and terminal ileum is presented, and a framework for diagnostic work-up and treatment options in these patients is discussed.
Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences, and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, 110-095 Delhi, India. ravjot@mantraonline.com
Navneet
N
Kaur
Kamal
K
Nagpal
Praveen
P
Sodhi
V R
VR
Minocha
D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities; D007223:Infant; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence