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Comparative Study
. 2011 Aug;21(4):295-6.
doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e318225b5df.

Laparoscopic resection of urachal fistula

Reinhold Baier  1 , Bernhard Rumstadt
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Comparative Study

Laparoscopic resection of urachal fistula

Reinhold Baier et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose: Persisting urachal fistula is a rare condition in adults.

Methods: Data and outcome in 29 patients who were surgically treated for persisting urachal fistula using laparoscopic technique between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2009 were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: Persisting urachal fistula could be diagnosed in all patients by clinical examination and ultrasound. Laparoscopic resection was possible in all patients. In 2 individuals (6.8%) the fistula recurred, but could be surgically treated using laparoscopic technique. In 1 patient (3.4%) wound healing complications were observed.

Conclusions: Clinical examination and ultrasound are generally sufficient for diagnosing persisting urachal fistula. Laparoscopic urachal fistula resection is a safe and effective technique and should thus be taken as a standard procedure.

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    Box G. Box G. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011 Aug;21(4):297. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e318225b8e6. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011. PMID: 21857485 No abstract available.

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