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DOI: 10.1055/a-2747-7295
Umbilical Cord Hernia and Meckel's Diverticulum: Beware of the Umbilical Clamping!
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Abstract
Congenital hernia in the umbilical cord is a rare form of ventral abdominal wall defect, which, if not diagnosed, can lead to iatrogenic intestinal injuries due to improper umbilical clamping. We report a case of a newborn referred to our center for intestinal obstruction caused by a decapitated Meckel's diverticulum located within the umbilical cord. Only a few similar cases have been documented in the literature, including four fatalities. Our aim is to present this rare case to the surgical community to raise awareness about it as a potential differential diagnosis in neonatal obstruction cases and emphasize the importance of early treatment to reduce the risk of high morbidity and even mortality.
Publication History
Received: 12 April 2025
Accepted: 17 September 2025
Accepted Manuscript online:
14 November 2025
Article published online:
06 December 2025
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