Patent Urachus in a Neonate: a Rarity

Abstract

Here, we present a pictorial description of a rare case of patent urachus in a neonate and its management.

A giant umbilical cord: Benign finding or surgical emergency?

“…A giant umbilical cord is an unusual finding in a newborn and usually associated with vascular or uracil anomalies. Congenital urachal anomalies are twice as common in male population, and majority of these patients are asymptomatic . However, in neonates, infection or associated obstruction of the lower urinary tract may result in umbilical‐urinary fistulas .…”

“…Congenital urachal anomalies are twice as common in male population, and majority of these patients are asymptomatic . However, in neonates, infection or associated obstruction of the lower urinary tract may result in umbilical‐urinary fistulas . With timely surgical intervention, the outcome is generally good …”

“…However, in neonates, infection or associated obstruction of the lower urinary tract may result in umbilical‐urinary fistulas . With timely surgical intervention, the outcome is generally good …”