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Thoracoabdominal duplication symptomatic on both sides: a case report

S Moralioglu1, O Z Pektas2, A C Celayir2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zeynep Kamil Women and Child Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. serdarmoralioglu@gmail.com.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|October 11, 2014
PubMed

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Thoracoabdominal duplication cysts are rare gastrointestinal malformations. Surgical excision of both thoracic and abdominal components in one session is a safe and effective treatment for affected infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Congenital Malformations

Background:

  • Thoracoabdominal foregut duplications are rare, comprising less than 2% of all gastrointestinal duplications.
  • These complex malformations can present with diverse clinical manifestations, affecting both respiratory and abdominal systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of thoracoabdominal duplication cyst in an infant.
  • To highlight the safety and efficacy of single-session surgical excision for thoracoabdominal duplications.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an eight-month-old boy with thoracoabdominal duplication cyst.
  • Surgical management involving simultaneous excision of thoracic and abdominal components.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with combined respiratory and abdominal symptoms.
  • Successful single-session excision of both thoracic and abdominal duplications was performed.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracoabdominal duplication cysts require prompt diagnosis and management.
  • Simultaneous surgical excision of thoracoabdominal duplications is a feasible and safe approach, preventing potential complications.

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