Management of urachal anomalies in pediatric patients: A comparison of treatment strategies between pediatric urology and general surgery

Persistence of embryonic urachal structures due to a failure of the urachus to involute into the median umbilical ligament is known as a urachal anomaly (UA). UAs may remain asymptomatic or lead to abdominal pain and recurrent infections. Management of UAs in pediatric patients has historically lacked a clear consensus between conservative and surgical management. While both urologists and general surgeons manage this pathology, a comparison of management style and outcomes between these specialties has not been published to our knowledge.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research