Ileal duplication causing recurrent intussusception.
Intestinal duplications are rare congenital lesions that can develop anywhere along the alimentary tract. Symptoms usually appear during the first year of life and are varied. Diagnosis is difficult to achieve, and surgery is required for treatment. Here the case of a 6-month-old male with history of recurrent intussusception is reported. Surgery was indicated, and an ileal duplication was found. Intestinal duplication is discussed based on its epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Dias
Andre Roncon
AR
Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. roncon86@hotmail.com
Lopes
Roberto Iglesias
RI
do Couto
Rodrigo Carmo
RC
Bonafe
Wanderley Wesley
WW
D'Angelo
Leticia
L
Salvestro
Maria Luiza
ML
D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007223:Infant; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence