Perforation of Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa in ileal duplication in an adult: A case report

Abstract Bowel duplication with heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) is a known but uncommon pathology. It usually presents with intussusception or melena in the early years of life. We present a case of ileal duplication with HGM with a rare presentation of bowel perforation and peritonitis in an adult...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2019-02, Vol.2019 (2), p.rjz025
Main Authors: Paulvannan, Vaanathi, Bylapudi, Seshukumar, Ramesh Kumar, Mithun Kumar, Nachimuthu, Mahesh, Subramanian, Paulvannan
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Bowel duplication with heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) is a known but uncommon pathology. It usually presents with intussusception or melena in the early years of life. We present a case of ileal duplication with HGM with a rare presentation of bowel perforation and peritonitis in an adult male.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjz025