Yang SB, Yang H, Zheng S, Chen G. Thoracoabdominal duplication with hematochezia as an onset symptom in a baby: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(24): 7261-7268 [PMID: 34540987 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7261]
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Gong Chen, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, No. 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 201102, China. chengongzlp@hotmail.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2021; 9(24): 7261-7268 Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7261
Thoracoabdominal duplication with hematochezia as an onset symptom in a baby: A case report
Shao-Bo Yang, Hong Yang, Shan Zheng, Gong Chen
Shao-Bo Yang, Hong Yang, Shan Zheng, Gong Chen, Department of Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai 201102, China
Author contributions: Yang SB was responsible for data curation, investigation, original manuscript drafting, and funding acquisition; Yang H was responsible for data curation and original manuscript drafting; Zheng S was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; Chen G was responsible for the conceptualization, supervision, and manuscript review; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported byNational Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81801498; Shanghai Municipal Health Commission Foundation, No. 20174Y0018; and Shanghai “Rising Stars of Medical Talent” Youth Development Program, No. 2019-72.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the guardian of the patient for the publication of the relevant information.
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Corresponding author: Gong Chen, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, No. 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 201102, China. chengongzlp@hotmail.com
Received: April 29, 2021 Peer-review started: April 29, 2021 First decision: June 3, 2021 Accepted: July 2, 2021 Article in press: July 2, 2021 Published online: August 26, 2021 Processing time: 117 Days and 0.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Small intestine duplication is the most common type of alimentary tract duplication, whereas thoracoabdominal duplications only account for approximately 2% of all alimentary tract duplication cases. Many symptoms, including abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, chest discomfort, chest pain, and shortness of breath, may be present in patients with abdominal or thoracic duplication. If a child has suspected abdominal intestinal duplication with hematochezia as an onset symptom and concurrent respiratory symptoms, the possibility of thoracoabdominal duplication should be considered, and enhanced chest-related examinations should be performed. Resection of the thoracoabdominal duplications in one-stage surgery appears to be an appropriate and safe treatment option.
