[Patent omphalomesenteric duct].
Complete patency of the omphalomesenteric duct is one of the most uncommon presentations of omphalomesenteric related anomalies. We herein present a newborn with a faecal umbilical discharge due to the above-mentioned anomaly. We describe the diagnostic and therapeutic options and the results of a literature review.
Servicio de Neonatología, Hospital Alejandro Gutiérrez de Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Laura P
LP
Mariño
Juan I
JI
Fraga
Soraya
S
Rubio
Juan
J
Segarra
Mauro
M
Gaetano
José A
JA
Ossés
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*