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[Duplication of the stomach and intestine in children]
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This study analyzed 25 children with gastric and intestinal duplications, finding varied presentations and favorable treatment outcomes. Early diagnosis and individualized surgical approaches are key for managing these congenital anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Gastric and intestinal duplications are rare congenital anomalies.
- These malformations can present with diverse clinical manifestations depending on location and type.
- Accurate pre-operative diagnosis is often challenging.
Abstract:
The authors observed 25 children at the age of from 2 mos to 14 years with the different forms of gastric and intestinal duplication. Cystic forms of duplication (16 cases) were manifested mainly by the symptoms of obstruction of the alimentary canal, diverticular duplication (3) was complicated by profuse bleeding, tubular duplication (6) was more often revealed in the rectum (4). Correct diagnosis before the operation was established in 5 patients. Choice of a method for operation is individual. The results of treatment are favourable.