Abstract

Background: Though the duplication cysts presenting with intestinal obstruction are not uncommon in neonates, tubular duplications may pose a significant diagnostic and management challenge. Case Presentation: We present the successful management of a neonate presenting with intestinal obstruction. The diagnosis of ileocolonic tubular duplication cyst was made intra-operatively. The cyst was managed with a novel technique. Conclusion: Tubular duplications of the alimentary tract rarely encounter in neonates. The surgeons should improvise the surgical technique to manage such anomalies.

Highlights

  • Duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) with an incidence of 1 in 4000-5000 live births. [1] Morphologically, they may be either cystic or tubular

  • Tubular duplications of the alimentary tract rarely encounter in neonates

  • To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of an ileocolonic tubular duplication cyst associated with distal sigmoid colon stenosis

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Summary

Introduction

Duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) with an incidence of 1 in 4000-5000 live births. [1] Morphologically, they may be either cystic or tubular. Conclusion: Tubular duplications of the alimentary tract rarely encounter in neonates. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of an ileocolonic tubular duplication cyst associated with distal sigmoid colon stenosis.

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