An unusual case of colonic duplication causing chronic constipation in a child

J Pediatr Surg. 1999 Sep;34(9):1410-2. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(99)90022-2.

Abstract

A case of colonic duplication producing chronic constipation in a 8-year-old boy is presented. Barium enema studies demonstrated a long tubular shape of duplication that branched out from the lower part of descending colon. Successful surgical treatment was achieved by excision of the duplication with a portion of adjacent bowel and an end-to-end anastomosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Colectomy
  • Colon / abnormalities*
  • Constipation / etiology*
  • Constipation / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male