2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.06.018
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Laparoscopic treatment of an infected urachalcyst and diverticulum in a young adult: Presentation of a case and review of the literature

Abstract: HighlightsUrachal remnant anomalies are uncommon in adulthood.Surgical removal of urachal remnants is indicated to prevent recurrent infection.Urachal carcinoma is a rare but aggressive cancer.Laparoscopic approach represents the safest approach to remove urachal remnant.

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“…Urachal anomalies are observed in the general population at a rate of 1:5,000. 6 They are often detected incidentally and remain asymptomatic. Sometimes they are confused with other abdominal and pelvic diseases in emergency departments.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Urachal anomalies are observed in the general population at a rate of 1:5,000. 6 They are often detected incidentally and remain asymptomatic. Sometimes they are confused with other abdominal and pelvic diseases in emergency departments.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Total surgical excision should be performed after the infection has cleared [ 1 ]. This two-stage approach is considered by most as the treatment of choice [ 2 , 5 ]. It emphasizes infection resolution before surgical intervention as superior, for reducing the risk of postoperative complications, like wound infection or urine leak, as well as reducing hospital stay [ 7 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Urachal remnant anomalies are rare in adulthood, with a reported incidence of 1 : 5000 in adults, and a higher prevalence in men than women with a ratio 2 : 1 [ 1 , 2 ]. The urachus is an embryologic remnant of the cloaca and the allantois [ 1 ], and incomplete obliteration of its lumen results in four different types of urachal anomalies [ 1 , 2 ]. Vesicourachal diverticulum, where there is a persistence of the vesical portion of the urachus, is the most uncommon, accounting for approximately 3% to 5% of congenital urachal anomalies [ 3 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The incidence of urachal anomalies is about 1:5000 in general population [1]. Based on the location of abnormal residual patency along the urachal tract, four types of congenital urachal anomalies are present, including patent urachus, urachal sinus, urachal cyst and vesicourachal diverticulum (Table II) [3].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The urachus originates from the allantois and cloaca and extends between the bladder dome and the umbilicus. With normal embryonic development, the urachus involutes and its lumen is obliterated, becoming the median umbilical ligament [1]. Due to an incomplete obliteration of the urachus, urachal anomalies may present along the urachal tract and give rise to various clinical pathological situations such as inflammation, infection, umbilical discharge, lower abdominal pain and potential malignancy [2].…”
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confidence: 99%