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[Duplication of the colon: a case report]
R M Paredes Esteban1, A Escassi Gil, R Castillo Bernabeu
1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba.
Summary
A rare case of intestinal duplication in a two-year-old child presenting with acute abdomen was successfully treated. Surgical resection of the tubular duplication of the ascending colon resulted in an excellent recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Intestinal duplications are rare congenital anomalies that can present with various clinical symptoms.
- Acute abdomen in children necessitates prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A two-year-old child presented with symptoms of acute abdomen.
- Laparotomy revealed a tubular duplication of the ascending colon as the cause.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the identified tubular duplication was performed.
- A termino-terminal anastomosis was successfully created between the resected segment and the normal colon.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering intestinal duplication in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in pediatric patients.
- Successful surgical management, including resection and anastomosis, leads to favorable outcomes.