Patent vitellointestinal duct with prolapse of inverted loop of small intestine: a case report
2007
Case of Patent Vitellointestinal Duct with Prolapse
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Prashant N Mohite, Ashok M Bhatnagar, Virsing P Hathila, Jitendra H Mistry
Primary Institution: SSG Hospital & Medical College, Vadodara, Gujarat State, India
Conclusion
Patent vitellointestinal duct with prolapsed ileal loop is a rare condition that requires prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Failure of obliteration of the embryonic vitellointestinal duct can lead to various congenital anomalies.
- Totally patent VID is a very rare anomaly with few cases reported in literature.
- Prompt surgical intervention is necessary to prevent complications like intestinal obstruction.
Takeaway
A baby had a loop of intestine sticking out of its belly button because of a problem with a tube that should have closed up before birth. Doctors had to do surgery to fix it.
Methodology
The case involved a laparotomy to reduce the prolapsed loop and perform an ileostomy.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
5 months old male child.
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