Abstract

CABRERA-RIVERA, Paulo Andrés et al. Urachal abscess and intestinal obstruction in a morbidly obese patient: A case report. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2021, vol.36, n.2, pp.352-357.  Epub June 23, 2021. ISSN 2011-7582.  https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.511.

Urachal abnormalities represent a low percentage of abdominal pathologies; however, they are part of the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen due to the complications it may have. Although they are difficult to diagnose due to nonspecific symptoms, diagnostic images are especially useful for their identification and characterization. In patients with morbid obesity, the presentation of the picture increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, in these patients, strict postoperative control is necessary to evaluate complications secondary to urachal resection. Given the limited cases in the literature, additional clinical studies are required to provide adequate diagnosis and follow-up in order to identify complications and their early treatment.

Keywords : morbid obesity; intestinal obstruction; urachal cyst; urachus.

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