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Patent Urachus: Causes, Surgery & Care by Justin Ahorro-Dionisio is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The urachus is a remnant of a fetal canal that connects the bladder to the umbilical cord. It normally closes after birth, but sometimes remains patent, allowing urine to leak through the bellybutton. A patent urachus can cause infections and increase cancer risk, so it is usually removed surgically. The surgery involves removing the urachus tube and repairing the bladder opening, either through an open incision or laparoscopically. It aims to prevent infections and cancers while stopping urine leakage. Mos
- Author
- Justin Ahorro-Dionisio
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- EN