Cecal Duplication: A case report.
- Author:
Bu Jun GO
1
;
Jeong Ho PARK
;
Byoung Jo SUH
;
Myoung Ho KIM
;
In Wook PAIK
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Inje University Paik Hospital, Seoul.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Duplication;
Cecum
- MeSH:
Cecum;
Colon;
Hemorrhage;
Ileum;
Intestinal Obstruction
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
1999;56(1):152-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
