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[Urachal sinus: an unusual cause of recurrent umbilical discharge in adults].

Authors :
Ochando Cerdán F
Vega Menéndez D
Pacheco Martínez P
Ramos Fernández M
Blanco Cabellos JA
Hernández Granados P
Loinaz Segurola C
Quintans Rodríguez A
Source :
Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984) [An Med Interna] 2006 Jul; Vol. 23 (7), pp. 329-30.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Urachal sinus is a rare congenital anomaly due to incomplete closure the urachus in the umbilical region, it is very rare in adults. 47-year-old male who arrived at our Emergency Department with recurrent umbilical discharge. Not response medical treatment (oral antibiotic and drainage). Abdominal computerized tomography scan confirmed the urachal sinus with omphalitis. Surgical complete excision with omphalectomy was performed. Any complications in the postoperative was observed.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0212-7199
Volume :
23
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17067233
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4321/s0212-71992006000700007