%0 Journal Article
%T Patent Vitellointestinal Duct: A Close Differential Diagnosis of Umbilical Granuloma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
%A Saurabh Piparsaliya
%A Milind Joshi
%A Nitin Rajput
%A Priti Zade
%J Surgical Science
%P 134-136
%@ 2157-9415
%D 2011
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ss.2011.23027
%X Umbilical granuloma is a very common cause of umbilical discharge. It is managed by chemical cauterization or simple thread ligation. However, it can be a differential diagnosis of patent vitello intestinal duct and this should be ruled out before managing such patients. We report a case of a 10-week-old male infant referred by his General Practitioner for silver nitrate cauterisation, with a diagnosis of suspected umbilical granuloma (UG). The child underwent subsequent exploratory laparotomy and bowel anastomosis.
%K Umbilical Granuloma
%K Patent Vitello Intestinal Duct
%K Umbilical Discharge
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=4928