Caecal duplication in a neonate causing intestinal obstruction

Abstract

Intestinal duplication is one of the rare congenital abnormalities
encountered. Duplications found on the small intestine are
more commonly encountered in clinical practice than the large intestine
and majority of these occurs in the ileum. We present a three-week
old neonate with features of intestinal obstruction a presumptive diagnosis
of intususception with presumed sepsis was made. Intraoperative findings revealed caecal duplication causing the intestinal obstruction. Limited excision
and ileo-ascending colic anastomosis was carried out. Patient responded
well and was discharged on follow-up.