A Case of a Patent Omphalomesenteric Duct Presenting with Meconium Discharge from the Umbilicus
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
; : 83-86, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
The omphalomesenteric duct is a link between the primitive midgut and the yolk sac. Normally, the duct obliterates around 6 weeks of gestation, yet varying degrees of incomplete obliteration can take place in 1%–4% of infants. This study described the case of a newborn with a patent omphalomesenteric duct remnant fistula identified at birth with meconium in the umbilical cord. At birth, the infant presented meconium staining and meconium discharged within the umbilical cord. Physical examination and other examinations showed no other specific findings. The omphalomesenteric duct fistula was confirmed through the imaging study (abdominal ultrasonography, gastrografin enema). A surgery was carried out where the remnant was resected. The patient did well and was discharged soon after without complication.
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Umbilical Cord
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Umbilicus
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Vitelline Duct
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Yolk Sac
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Diatrizoate Meglumine
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Ultrasonography
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Parturition
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Fistula
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Meconium
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
Year:
2019
Type:
Article