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[Upper gastrointestinal duplication complicated by perforation in a child]
V P Gavrilyuk1, E V Donskaya2, D A Severinov1
1Kursk State Medical University, Kursk, Russia.
Khirurgiia
|February 21, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare congenital gastrointestinal duplication in a 6-month-old child, involving the stomach, duodenum, and pancreas. Surgical resection was successful, leading to an uneventful recovery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
Context:
- Gastrointestinal duplications are rare congenital anomalies.
- Presentation varies widely based on location and type.
- Often diagnosed in infancy or early childhood.
Purpose:
- To report a rare case of extensive gastrointestinal duplication.
- To highlight the diagnostic and surgical management challenges.
- To emphasize successful en-bloc resection and recovery.
Summary:
- A 6-month-old infant presented with symptoms suggestive of intestinal obstruction.
- Ultrasound revealed an abdominal neoplasm, leading to exploratory laparotomy.
- A complex duplication of the stomach, duodenum, and pancreas was identified and resected en bloc.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the successful surgical management of a complex congenital anomaly.
- Contributes to the literature on rare gastrointestinal duplications.
- Highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention in pediatric surgical emergencies.
Keywords:
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