A Case Report of a Colorectal and Caudal Duplication Syndrome Associated with Caudal Regression Syndrome

We describe an uncommon clinical presentation of caudal duplication syndrome and features of caudal regression syndrome in a female infant with complex urogenital and colorectal duplication associated with lipomyleomeningocele and left lower limb hypoplasia. A staged surgical treatment plan was carr...

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Published in:Gastroenterology insights 2021-01, Vol.12 (3), p.319-328
Main Authors: Iozsa, Dan-Alexandru, Tulin, Adrian, Slavu, Iulian, Ivanov, Monica, Constantin, Vlad, Georgescu, Dragos, Tulin, Raluca, Socea, Bogdan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Anus
Bladder
Case reports
caudal duplication syndrome
caudal regression syndrome
Colon
duplicated bladder
Fecal incontinence
Fistula
Kidneys
lipomyelomeningocele
Mesentery
Orthopedics
sacral agenesis
Spinal cord
Ultrasonic imaging
Urine
Urogenital system
Uterus
Vagina
Veins & arteries
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Summary:We describe an uncommon clinical presentation of caudal duplication syndrome and features of caudal regression syndrome in a female infant with complex urogenital and colorectal duplication associated with lipomyleomeningocele and left lower limb hypoplasia. A staged surgical treatment plan was carried out to maintain fecal and urine continence, potential fertility, and cosmetic appearance.
ISSN:2036-7422
2036-7414
2036-7422
DOI:10.3390/gastroent12030029