[Digestive system duplications]

An Esp Pediatr. 1986 May;24(5):298-302.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Fifteen digestive duplications, corresponding to fourteen patients, have been surgically treated in "La Paz" Pediatric Hospital between 1966 and 1984. The most common localization (40%) was the large bowel. The first choice treatment was the complete excision of lesions, with led to cure of all patients. Embryologic theories and clinical forms are also reviewed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Esophagus / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestine, Large / abnormalities*
  • Intestine, Small / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Stomach / abnormalities*