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Patent Urachus with Patent Vitellointestinal Duct: A Rare Simultaneous Occurrence

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A large number of congenital anomalies often involve the umbilicus. This is a report of two such anomalies together in an infant. The child had a mass protruding from the umbilicus since birth. The urachus was noted to be patent on voiding cystourethrogram. On exploration, a patent vitellointestinal duct was also noted. Resection and anastomosis was done for the vitellointestinal duct, and the urachus was excised close to the dome of the bladder. Histopathological examination confirmed a tube lined by intestinal epithelium and the urachal remnant showing a dense fibrous tube‑like structure. The omphalo‑mesenteric vessels are located between the urachus and the patent vitellointestinal duct, and care should be taken while incising or dissecting in this region to prevent bleeding.

Source: African Journal of Paediatric Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/ajps.ajps_78_23

Authors: Shreyas Dudhani, Keerthana Bachagala, Bijay Kumar Suman, Rashi Rashi, Amit Kumar Sinha

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150