Multiple-stage correction of caudal duplication syndrome: a case report

J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Dec;44(12):2410-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.09.018.

Abstract

Caudal duplication syndrome is a very rare congenital deformity. A 13-year-old boy was born with duplicated colon-rectum and anus, diphallus, hydronephrosis of left kidney with megaureter, double bladders and urethras, and vertebral abnormalities. Multiple-stage correction was performed to remove the duplicated colon and the mucosa of the duplicated rectum. A new colon was reconstructed. The left kidney and megaureter were excised. The septum in the bladders was removed to convert the double bladders into a single bladder. The double phalluses were fused into a single penis. After these staged procedures, the boy is now living a normal life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery*
  • Adolescent
  • Anal Canal / abnormalities
  • Anal Canal / surgery
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / surgery
  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities
  • Kidney / surgery
  • Male
  • Penis / abnormalities
  • Penis / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urethra / abnormalities
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder / abnormalities
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery
  • Urogenital Abnormalities / surgery