Total colonic tubular duplication causing severe constipation

ConclusionsDuplications of the colon are rare and the diagnosis is not easy. Two main problems occurred during surgery: differentiating between normal and duplicated colon and removing the duplication avoiding extensive colonic resections. Resection of the common wall, mucosectomy and removal of the duplicated colon represented a feasible and safe procedure.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research