Introduction to Abnormalities of the Umbilicus in the Infant

Initially described is the position of the umbilicus from infancy to puberty. The author discusses umbilical abnormalities in the infant and child including bladder exstrophy, omphalocele, gastroschisis, and urachal pathology including literature review.

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Published inPediatric Umbilical Reconstruction pp. 111 - 115
Main Author Shiffman, Melvin A.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 2017
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Summary:Initially described is the position of the umbilicus from infancy to puberty. The author discusses umbilical abnormalities in the infant and child including bladder exstrophy, omphalocele, gastroschisis, and urachal pathology including literature review.
ISBN:9783319438887
3319438883
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-43890-0_11