[Complications of duplicated digestive organs in children].

Seven cases of duplicate digestive tubes were analyzed, five cases concerning the small intestine. The operative treatment is thought to be indicated as soon as the pathology is diagnosed because of the potential risk of complications. Dissection of the duplication or resection of it with the presenting organ is the method of choice. In cases with the common wall of the main digestive tube and duplication a partial dissection of the latter is permissible followed by demucosation and peritonization of the defect by local tissues.