Abstract
Patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID) is a benign congrnital anomaly ususally presenting with fecal discharge from the umbilicus. In this report, we describe two cases of PVID presented with massive bowel prolapse through the PVID and signs of intestinal obstruction. Surgery revealed prolapse of the ileal intussusceptum through the PVID. Both of the babies were sucssesfully managed with surgery.
Highlights
Patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID) is a benign congenital anomaly usually presenting with fecal discharge from the umbilicus
At two months of age, the baby presented with bilious vomiting, dehydration, and a bowel mass protruding from the umbilicus (Fig.1B)
Patient managed with reduction of the prolapsed bowel and primary anastomosis with resection of PVID along with segment of compromised small bowel.(Fig.1C,1D)
Summary
Patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID) is a benign congenital anomaly usually presenting with fecal discharge from the umbilicus. Case 1: A full term, first born, male baby presented to us at day 20 of life with some feculent discharge from his umbilicus for ten days. The umbilicus revealing a red prolapsing mass and there was a small quantity of faecal discharge. Examination showed a soft, distended abdomen with a small tubular mucosa lined structure at the umbilicus (Fig.1A).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
