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Hindgut duplication—case report and literature review

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Colonic duplication is a rare congenital abnormality that can present diagnostic difficulties. A case of duplication of the entire large bowel and terminal ileum is presented, and a framework for diagnostic work-up and treatment options in these patients is discussed.

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  1. 407 Gagan Vihar, 110051, Delhi, India

    Navneet Kaur

  2. Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences, and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, 110095, Delhi, India

    Navneet Kaur, Kamal Nagpal, Praveen Sodhi & V. R. Minocha

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Kaur, N., Nagpal, K., Sodhi, P. et al. Hindgut duplication—case report and literature review. Ped Surgery Int 20, 640–642 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-004-1248-x

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