Patent urachus

Authors : E. Balik, İ. Ulman, A. Avanoglu

Pages : 152-153

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Publication Date : 1991-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Patent urachus is a congenital anomaly which results from the failure of the obliteration of the ventral aspect of the cloaca. Careful history and physical examination usually suffice to make the diagnosis. A neonate with patent urachus is presented, diagnostic and therapeutic implications are discussed.
Keywords : Urachus, cloaca