Open AccessAscending Colon Duplication-A Case Report with Review of Literature
Author(s) -
Guru Prasad Painuly,
Col. Ashok Tyagi,
Rashk Kaushal,
Mini Singhal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
global journal of medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-4618
pISSN - 0975-5888
DOI - 10.34257/gjmrivol21is3pg1
Subject(s) - ascending colon , gene duplication , perforation , medicine , volvulus , surgery , general surgery , biology , gene , genetics , materials science , metallurgy , punching
Gastro – intestinal duplications are usually detected in children before 2 years of age due symptoms/complications associated with the condition or during surgery in the child for some unrelated condition. In adults colonic duplication is of rare occurrence and often diagnosed during surgery. However, it may be diagnosed pre operatively due to symptoms of obstruction, volvulus or rarely due to perforation. We present an adult having tubular duplication of ascending colon, that presented with perforation. The duplication had a blind end and did not have distal communication. In addition, it had its own blood supply. The management of the case is discussed. Aetiogenesis of the anomaly is enumerated and literature reviewed. For ascending colon duplication similar meaning word accessory ascending colon has also been used in the manuscript.