Chen F, Zeng Y, Yue LL, Xie MF, Liu HJ. Patent vitellointestinal duct with ileal prolapse in a newborn: A case report and literature review.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2024;
103:e36919. [PMID:
38241543 PMCID:
PMC10798687 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000036919]
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Abstract
RATIONALE
Patent vitellointestinal duct is the most common omphalomesenteric duct anomaly to present with symptoms.
PATIENT CONCERNS
A 10-day-old child presented with increase in the size of a polypoidal lesion into a large, "Y"-shaped reddish, prolapsing lesion, discharging gaseous, and fecal matter at her umbilicus. A laparoscopic exploration was performed, followed by wedge resection and anastomosis. No complications occurred during postoperative follow-up.
DIAGNOSES
A patent vitellointestinal duct with ileal prolapse.
INTERVENTIONS
The resection of extended intraperitoneal intestinal tube was performed.
OUTCOMES
During the follow-up 3 months after surgery, the umbilical cord of the child healed well after surgery.
LESSONS
Timely surgical treatment can minimize the occurrence of complications, and the overall prognosis is good after surgery.
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