Thoracoabdominal duplication symptomatic on both sides: a case report.

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.