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Last updated: 02/17/2009
Sometimes more conservative treatment than surgery is advised, with radical excision reserved for persistent or recurring cases. Because the urachus may not completely close at birth, but may close within the first few months of the infant's life,...
observation may be advised before moving forward with surgery.
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Patent urachus repair is a surgery to close a defect of the bladder. The urachus is a tube that connects the bladder to the area where the umbiblical cord was removed (umbilicus). As the baby grows inside the womb, the urachus normally closes. When the urachus fails to close, the tube remains open (patent). This creates an abnormal opening between the bladder and area where the umbiblical cord was removed. The condition increases one's risk for bladder infections.
While the child is unconscious and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made in the lower abdomen. The urachus is located and removed from the umbilicus and the bladder. The bladder opening is repaired, and the incision is closed.
From http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002993.htm
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An obstetrician/gynecologist, commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN, can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians.
From: womenshealthchannel.com
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