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Do not overlook an umbilical cord hernia before clamping
Mehmet Nevzat Cizmeci1, Mehmet Kenan Kanburoglu, Ahmet Zulfikar Akelma
1Department of Pediatrics, Fatih University Medical School, Alparslan Turkes Cd. No: 57, 06510 Emek/Ankara, Turkey. nevzatcizmeci@gmail.com
European Journal of Pediatrics
|April 10, 2013
Summary
An umbilical cord hernia is a rare abdominal defect that can be missed at birth. This case report details the successful primary closure management of a newborn with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- Congenital anomalies
Background:
- Umbilical cord hernia is a rare midline abdominal wall defect.
- It can be easily overlooked at birth, posing a risk of intestinal injury.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to complications from improper cord clamping.

