title: Laparoscopic management of incidentally noted omphalomesenteric duct remnant.
abstract: An adolescent undergoing laparoscopic varicocele ligation was incidentally found to have a persistent omphalomesenteric duct remnant. The fibrous band coursing between the umbilicus and terminal ileum was resected laparoscopically without difficulty. Remnants of the type presented herein should be removed to prevent subsequent complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Joint Military Medical Command, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Lassen
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Kearse
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Argueso
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D014646:Varicocele / Q000601:surgery*; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*