Patency of the omphalomesenteric duct (enteroumbilical fistula): 2 case reports.

نویسنده

  • Yeo Ting Chuan
چکیده

Enteroumbilical fistula is a developmental abnormality of the omphalomesenteric duct. It is a result of its incomplete involution during foetal life. A continuous communication between the ileum and the umbilicus exists which may discharge, at intervals, meconium, faeces or gas. I report two cases which were presented to the Paediatric Unit, Alor Star General Hospital, in November/December 1985.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Medical journal of Malaysia

دوره 41 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1986