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Appendicovesical fistula associated with Hirschsprung’s disease

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Appendicovesical fistulae are rare. Only 112 cases in all ages have been reported previously in the world literature. Our case is that of a 1-year-old boy who presented during the neonatal period with missed appendiceal perforation associated with a long segment Hirschsprung’s disease. The case is discussed.

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  1. Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, P.O. Box 4088, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

    A. M. Abubakar & J. Y. Chinda

  2. Department of Human Pathology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

    U. H. Pindiga & H. A. Nggada

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  1. A. M. Abubakar
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Abubakar, A.M., Pindiga, U.H., Chinda, J.Y. et al. Appendicovesical fistula associated with Hirschsprung’s disease. Ped Surgery Int 22, 617–618 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-006-1691-y

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