Intraperitoneal rupture of an infected urachal cyst in an infant. Case report
Chen, T.F.; Collier, D.S.
European Journal of Surgery 157(1): 67-68
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 1102-4151 PMID: 1675885 Document Number: 383796
Peritonitis due to intraperitoneal rupture of an infected urachal cyst is a life-threatening condition, not previously reported in an infant. We report this condition in an 8-month-old infant. The child underwent complete excision of the urachal remnant and made and uneventful recovery; bacterial culture grew Staphylococcus aureus. Subsequent investigations did not reveal any other renal tract abnormalities.