Hindgut duplication--case report and literature review.

Pediatr Surg Int

Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences, and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, 110-095 Delhi, India.

Published: August 2004

Colonic duplication is a rare congenital abnormality that can present diagnostic difficulties. A case of duplication of the entire large bowel and terminal ileum is presented, and a framework for diagnostic work-up and treatment options in these patients is discussed.

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