Chronic intussusception is a relatively uncommon disease most commonly observed in older children. Waugh's syndrome represents a rare entity characterized by intestinal malrotation and acute intussusception. We report a very unusual case of intestinal malrotation associated with chronic intussusception. Clinical presentation, radiological findings, and managing of this association are discussed in the light of the available literature.
Background: Alimentary tract duplications (ATDs) are rare congenital anomalies of the gut tube, seen mainly in neonates and infants. Their presentations are often mimicking other conditions, thus posing a diagnostic challenge. Surgical treatment is required in all cases. Objective: The aim of this study is to present our experience in the diagnosis and management of this condition. Subjects and Method: We, retrospectively, reviewed 7 duplications in 7 patients and analyzed sex, age, clinical presentation, location, complications, diagnostic work-up, surgical methods and post-operative course. Encountered diagnostic and surgical difficulties were also reviewed in two extremely rare cases. Results: Patients' age varied between 2 months and 10 years. All duplications were single. Six of them were intra-abdominal and one thoracoabdominal Three ADTs were asymptomatic and discovered during routine X-ray imaging. One ADT involving the cecum was mimicking appendicitis and complicated by recurrent intussusceptions. The thoracoabdominal one proved a surgical challenge as it was a completely isolated ATD. All patients underwent surgery without postoperative complications. We conclude that despite their rarity, ATDs require a high level of clinical suspicion, especially if they are presented as thoracic masses. Appropriate diagnostic investigation of the pediatric patients is always necessary to avoid delay in diagnosis.
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