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. 1977 Nov;53(625):700–702. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.53.625.700

Gastrointestinal haemorrhage from small bowel duplication.

M J Johnstone, J F Clegg
PMCID: PMC2496830  PMID: 304213

Abstract

A case is reported of duplication of the small bowel presenting with gastrointestinal haemorrhage. This is the first reported case in an adult. A review of the literature has been made and the pathogenesis discussed.

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