ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Key words Patent omphalomesen teric duct
;
Transumbilical approach
;
Umbilical plasty
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract This paper describes a transumbilical resection and umbilical plasty for treatment of a patent omphalomesenteric duct (POMD). In a newborn infant with a POMD, a skin incision was made circumscribing the mucocutaneous junction of the protruded duct. The duct was completely extirpated with a wedge resection of the connection to the intestine and an umbilical plasty was performed. The postoperative appearance was excellent. It appears that transumbilical resection and umbilical plasty may be a satisfactory operation for POMD.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003830050282
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