British surgeons discover rare case of infant with second colon mistaken for constipation

British surgeons discover rare case of infant with second colon mistaken for constipation

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This report details a rare pediatric surgical case in the UK where an infant presenting with symptoms of constipation and partial bowel obstruction was found to have a second colon. The child was initially treated in an emergency department before being transferred to a specialist center for further imaging and diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation in unusual presentations of common symptoms.

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