Laparoscopic management of complicated urachal remnant in a child

A few cases of laparoscopic surgery for urachal remnant in children has been reported in English literature. With recent developments in minimal invasive surgery, laparoscopic approach for urachal remnant in adulthood is recommended by some laparoscopic surgeons because of its technical feasibility...

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Published in:Journal of Korean medical science 2006, 21(2), , pp.361-364
Main Authors: Kim, Tong Wook, Chung, Hong, Yang, Sang Kuk, Lee, Tae Ui, Woo, Seung Hyo, Kim, Hong Sup
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Female
Humans
Infant
Laparoscopy - methods
Staphylococcal Infections - complications
Staphylococcus aureus
Urachus - abnormalities
Urachus - pathology
Urachus - surgery
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Summary:A few cases of laparoscopic surgery for urachal remnant in children has been reported in English literature. With recent developments in minimal invasive surgery, laparoscopic approach for urachal remnant in adulthood is recommended by some laparoscopic surgeons because of its technical feasibility and safety as well as cosmesis. Recently we experienced a case of complicated urachal remnant in a 14-month-old girl, who was managed by laparoscopic approach. At presentation, she complained of high fever and lower urinary tract symptoms. After 6 weeks of antibiotics therapy, laparoscopic surgery was performed transperitoneally via 3 ports. Our experience suggests that laparoscopic excision of urachal remnant can be performed easily and safely in children.
ISSN:1011-8934
1598-6357
DOI:10.3346/jkms.2006.21.2.361