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Gastrointestinal Images: Complete Tubular Duplication of the Oesophagus in an Adult

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Introduction

Duplication of the oesophagus is a rare congenital abnormality that usually presents in children. Presentation in adults is extremely rare.

Case History

We report a case of a19-year-old gentleman presenting with general gastrointestinal symptoms of pain and dysphagia. Diagnosis was made with CT and contrast studies, demonstrating complete tubular duplication of the oesophagus with communications at both ends of the duplication. The patient was managed conservatively.

Discussion

We describe the difficulty in diagnosing these rare congenital abnormalities. We recommend that with a multi-disciplinary approach, conservative management can be considered.

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  1. Department of Bio-surgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College London, 10th Floor, QEQM Wing, St Mary’s Campus, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK

    Trystan M. Lewis, Emmanouil Zacharakis, Sanjay Purkayastha & George B. Hanna

  2. Gastroenterology Unit, St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK

    Jonathan Hoare

  3. Upper Gastrointestinal Unit, St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK

    Emmanouil Zacharakis, Sanjay Purkayastha & George B. Hanna

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Lewis, T.M., Zacharakis, E., Hoare, J. et al. Gastrointestinal Images: Complete Tubular Duplication of the Oesophagus in an Adult. J Gastrointest Surg 14, 1340–1342 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-010-1169-z

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