Embryologic remnant of the umbilical vein presenting as an incarcerated umbilical hernia in a 6-month old: A case report
Introduction: Incarcerated or strangulated pediatric umbilical hernias are uncommon but warrant urgent surgical intervention when present. Rarely, embryologic remnants can mimic an incarcerated umbilical hernia and may be indistinguishable on examination or imaging preoperatively. Case presentation:...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576623001768 |