Open AccessSuccessful Laparoscopic Treatment of Infected Urachal Sinus in Adults: A Case Reportt
Author(s) -
Suphawat Laohawiriyakamol,
Virote Chaleawpanyawong,
Piyanun Wangkulangkul
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
wetchasan songkhla nakarin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2773-8728
DOI - 10.31584/psumj.2021247087
Subject(s) - umbilicus (mollusc) , medicine , urachus , surgery , sinus (botany) , malignancy , botany , biology , genus
Urachal sinus is a rare congenital anomaly. It is one type of the urachal abnormalities that results from incomplete regression of the fetal urachus. We report a case of urachal sinus in a 54-year-old male that presented with purulent discharge from the umbilicus. The treatment aims were the clearance of infection and complete removal of urachal remnants, which can transition to malignancy. A successful, two-stage procedure consisting of drainage with antibiotics, followed by laparoscopic surgery is described in our report.