Anomalies, abnormalities, and care of the umbilicus. Pediatr Clin North Am 2004 Jun;51(3):819-27, xii
Date
05/26/2004Pubmed ID
15157600DOI
10.1016/j.pcl.2004.01.010Scopus ID
2-s2.0-2442583091 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 63 CitationsAbstract
This article discusses various anomalies and abnormalities of the umbilical cord and issues related to cord care. The issue of screening newborns with an isolated single umbilical artery for renal abnormalities is addressed. The clinical presentation of infants with omphalomesenteric and urachal duct remants along with the more common umbilical granuloma is reviewed. All three of these abnormalities can present with a wet or draining cord. The need for umbilical cord treatment with antimicrobial/antiseptic agents versus dry cord care is discussed, as are serious infections that involve the cord.
Author List
Pomeranz AAuthor
Albert J. Pomeranz MD Adjunct Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Bacterial InfectionsEmbryo, Mammalian
Granuloma
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Umbilicus
