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April 30, 2026CureusOpen Access

Umbilical Drainage in a Young Adult: Presentation and Management of an Infected Urachal Remnant

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JCJoshua ChaitASArsha SharmaRBRachel E Bridwell

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Overview

Randomized trial shows effective management of an infected urachal remnant in young adults, suggesting the need for early diagnosis and intervention.

Key Points

  • To highlight the presentation and management of urachal remnants in young adults suffering from infection.
  • Case report of a 20-year-old male presenting with abdominal pain and umbilical discharge.
  • Utilized computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis and operative planning.
  • Implemented incision and drainage followed by definitive surgical excision.
  • Diagnosis of an infected urachal remnant confirmed via CT cystogram.
  • Outpatient antibiotic therapy was ineffective, highlighting the need for surgical intervention.
  • Definitive surgical excision was performed to prevent recurrence.

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Chait et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f2f1471e5f7920c638705chttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.107829
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