Type of Surgery
A patent urachus is an abnormal opening from the bladder to the umbilicus, which is retained from fetal life (A). To repair it, an incision is made in the baby's abdomen (B). The patent urachus is removed (C), and the opening to the bladder is closed (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
Other Information
An obstetrician/gynecologist, commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN, can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians.
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