Enteric duplication in the adult, derived from the foregut, midgut and hindgut: presentation, patterns and literature review

Duplication of the alimentary tract may affect patients of all ages. Although they are relatively rare, the importance of these congenital lesions lies in the fact that they readily mimic other surgical disease processes and may result in significant morbidity if left untreated. Prompt recognition a...

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Published inCanadian Journal of Surgery Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 129 - 133
Main Authors Hackam, D J, Zalev, A, Burnstein, M, Rotstein, O D, Koo, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada CMA Impact, Inc 01.04.1997
Canadian Medical Association
Subjects
Adult
Case Report
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Gastrointestinal tract
Humans
Intestine, Small - abnormalities
Intestine, Small - diagnostic imaging
Intestine, Small - surgery
Surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Duplication of the alimentary tract may affect patients of all ages. Although they are relatively rare, the importance of these congenital lesions lies in the fact that they readily mimic other surgical disease processes and may result in significant morbidity if left untreated. Prompt recognition and treatment using combined radiologic and surgical management are generally associated with an excellent outcome. Three patients who presented with intestinal duplication arising from each of the major embryologic origins are reported. Their clinical histories reveal the spectrum of presentation associated with these lesions and provide a framework for a discussion of current management strategies.
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ISSN:0008-428X
1488-2310