Double-ligature: a treatment for pedunculated umbilical granulomas in children
Lotan, G.; Klin, B.; Efrati, Y.
American Family Physician 65(10): 2067-2068
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 12046774 Document Number: 549139
Umbilical granulomas are common inflammatory reactions to the resolving umbilical stump. The double-ligature technique is simple to perform and provides good cosmetic and functional results with only minor complications. The granuloma becomes necrotic and drops off within seven to 14 days. The double-ligature is a preferable alternative to multiple topical applications of silver nitrate for the treatment of pedunculated umbilical granulomas in children.