Urachal Catheter Provides New Choice for Long-term Urinary Diversion in Prune Belly Syndrome - 20/08/11
, Shin-Yi Lee b, Chieh-An Liu a, You-Lin Tain a, Mei-Chen Ou-Yang a, Pei-Hsin Chao a
Reprint requests: Hsin-Chun Huang, M.D., Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Ta Pei Road, Niaosung, Kaohsiung 833 TaiwanRésumé |
Prune belly syndrome has been identified as a clinical triad of abdominal muscle deficiency, bilateral cryptorchidism, and urologic abnormalities. We present the case of a discordant monozygotic twin with prune belly syndrome and voiding dysfunction that was relieved by long-term urinary catheterization by way of the urachus. To the best of our knowledge, this alternative method has not been previously reported. We suggest that for newborn infants with long-term voiding dysfunction, if the urachus retains patency, urinary catheterization through the urachus could be a choice for urine drainage instead of cystostomy, providing a better cosmetic appearance and quality of life.
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Vol 77 - N° 2
P. 466-468 - février 2011 Retour au numéro
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