Inverted Proximal Ileal Loop Prolapse with Ileal Rupture through a Patent Omphalomesenteric Duct: A Rare Case

摘要

BACKGROUND:Prolapse of the small intestine through the umbilicus is indeed a rare presentation and is the most significant complication of the patent omphalomesenteric duct which requires pediatric surgical emergency due to its significant increase of mortality. To date, it is less than twenty cases of this presentation have been reported in medical literature. We are reporting a case of the same in an infant presenting with it on 1st week after he was delivered, but was followed by ileal rupture as well.