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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-3 | Issue-08
Appendico-Umbilical Fistula Simulating Persistent Vitello-Intestinal Duct Fistula: A Case Report
Adamu Sani, Adamu Sadiq Abubakar, Abussalam K I
Published: Aug. 31, 2015 | 292 174
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2015.v03i08.007
Pages: 677-678
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Abstract
Neonatal appendicitis is quite rare, rarer still when it presents as appendico-umbilical fistula. Faeculent umbilical discharge is commonly due to persistent vitello-intestinal duct fistula, we however, presents a four week old neonate who presented appendico-umbilcal fistula.