Volvulus secondary to cystic ileal duplication: Importance of prenatal imaging and prompt post-natal intervention

• Main Authors: F. Molinaro (Author), E. Bindi (Author), C. Pellegrino (Author), F.M. Severi (Author), C. Bocchi (Author), F. Carbone (Author), M. Messina (Author), R. Angotti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Duplications of the alimentary tract are rare malformations, and ileum is the most involved intestinal tract. During fetal life, they are usually occasional findings and may be asymptomatic until adulthood. We present the clinical case of volvulus on ileal cystic duplication diagnosed by ultrasound...