Open AccessImpact of umbilical polyp resection: A report and literature review
Author(s) -
Hisayuki Miyagi,
Susumu Honda,
Masashi Matsushima,
Tadao Okada,
Kanako C. Hatanaka,
Akinobu Taketomi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.194677
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilicus (mollusc) , laparotomy , resection , surgery , lesion , umbilical hernia , general surgery , hernia
The preferred treatment for this lesion should be the total resection of the umbilical polyp with a mini-laparotomy because residual intestinal mucosa at the umbilicus can be confirmed to eliminate the risk of recurrence.