Tubular duplication of the mid gut presenting with acute abdomen and hematochezia. Case report from Northern Tanzania

Citation: 
Ayesiga M. Herman, David Msuya, Mwemezi Kaino, Hilary Shilanaiman, Joachim Magoma, Christian Issangya, Jay Lodhia, Murad Tarmohamed, Jeremia Pyuza, Patric Amsi, Alex Mremi, Ronald Mbwasi, Nuru Letara
Publication year: 
2017

Enteric duplication is one of rare malformation affecting the small intestine more than other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. It poses challenge in diagnosis due to non-specific symptoms that may mimic other pathologies. Furthermore, the management options including total resection, mucosal striping and internal drainage of the duplicate depends on the presentation of the patient, site and length of the involved bowel. We present the first documented case of enteric duplication in Tanzania, a 3 years old male, who was found to have a 90-cm long jejunoileal duplicate. We discuss the presentation and management offered.