Hindgut Duplication: A Unique Case of Six Perineal Openings

Complete hindgut duplication is a rare and intriguing entity, often coupled with genitourinary abnormalities and neural tube defects. The diagnosis demands a thorough clinical exam and radiological workup. Timely recognition and expeditious treatment of these patients can lead to a better quality of...

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Autores principales: Haq, Shujaul, Nasrullah, Adeel, Ahmed, Iftikhar, Ghazanfar, Haider, Sheikh, Abu Baker, Akhtar, Aisha
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2017
Materias:
General Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5587412/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28924521
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.1433
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Sumario:Complete hindgut duplication is a rare and intriguing entity, often coupled with genitourinary abnormalities and neural tube defects. The diagnosis demands a thorough clinical exam and radiological workup. Timely recognition and expeditious treatment of these patients can lead to a better quality of life. We present a case of a 10-month-old female with complete hindgut duplication and associated genitourinary duplication treated with surgical intervention.

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