Patent urachus
Authors : E. Balik, I. Ulman, A. Avanoglu
Pages : 152-153
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Publication Date : 1991-12-01
Article Type : Research
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