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The omphalomesenteric duct in the embryo is a communication between the yolk sac and primitive
gut. The duct closes by six to eight weeks of intrauterine life and disappears soon after. Patent
omphalomesenteric duct is a congenital anomaly which occurs when there is incomplete closure of the
duct during this period.
The authors experienced a cases whereby a 29-day old male baby had patent... |
