Congenital intestinal fistula with exomphalos minor

Pediatr Surg Int. 2006 Jul;22(7):619-21. doi: 10.1007/s00383-006-1699-3. Epub 2006 May 30.

Abstract

Minor degrees of exomphalos have been known to be associated with vitellointestinal duct anomalies. The most frequent association is Meckel's diverticulum. It is unusual for a fistula to be communicating directly with the exomphalos sac. We report five neonates that presented with a fistula on the exomphalos sac over a 10-year period. The different variants of patent vitellointestinal duct in these cases have been discussed with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia, Umbilical / complications*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Fistula / complications*
  • Intestinal Fistula / congenital*
  • Male