Abstract
Congenital hernia of umbilical cord is a less frequent entity in newborns and occasionally associated with other maladies. Herein, we report three cases of hernia of umbilical cord. First case was associated with in-utero evisceration of entire small bowel through the presumably ruptured hernia of umbilical cord and other two cases had associated patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID). All of the cases were managed successfully.
Highlights
Congenital hernia of umbilical cord is a less frequent entity in newborns and occasionally associated with other maladies
A strip of normal skin always enwraps the umbilical ring and proximal part of the cord which is normally sited in case of hernia of umbilical cord as featured in all of our cases
Herniation into the umbilical cord may range from a small portion to the entire small bowel along with part of colon.[2,3]
Summary
Congenital hernia of umbilical cord is a less frequent entity in newborns and occasionally associated with other maladies. The patient was thought of gastroschisis on initial presentation; thorough examination in the operation theatre divulged bowel evisceration through the umbilical cord which was attached normally to the umbilical ring; there was no abdominal wall defect.
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