Cecal Duplication: A case report
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
; : 152-156, 1999.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Duplications of the alimentary tract are relatively rare congenital malformations usually present during infancy or young childhood. They can occur anywhere in the intestinal tract. The most common site is the terminal ileum, and the least common site is the colon. Duplication of the cecum is very rare. The importance of these congenital lesions lies in the fact that they 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 associated with an excellent outcome. We experienced a case of cystic duplication in the cecum, which gave rise to partial intestinal obstruction and bleeding. We performed a resection of the cecum, including a part of the terminal ileum, and anastomosed in end-to-end fashion with a good result.
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Main subject:
Cecum
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Colon
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Hemorrhage
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Ileum
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Intestinal Obstruction
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article