Acute abdomen secondary to complete tubular colonic duplication

Abstract

We report the case of a 6-month-old infant who presented with a complete duplication of the large intestine, debuting clinically with acute abdomen and severe metabolic disorders. We discuss the pathogenesis and morphology of the lesions, diagnostic difficulties and peculiarities of surgical treatment.

Keywords

• Acute abdomen
• ascites
• colon
• duplication