The belly button

The navel is a roundish notch, which lies approximately in the middle of the abdomen. In medical terminology the navel is called umbilicus. It is a scarred remnant of the umbilical cord that connects the fetus to the mother during pregnancy. Anatomy of the navel The belly button is what remains of the umbilical cord … The belly button

Which symptoms occur with diseases of the navel? | The belly button

Which symptoms occur with diseases of the navel? In the case of a complete navel fistula (yolk duct not regressed at all), the contents of the intestine may be secreted through the navel. In the case of an incomplete fistula, the duct is only partially present, i.e. there is inflammation, but no discharge of intestinal … Which symptoms occur with diseases of the navel? | The belly button

Urachus fistula

The “Urachus” is a duct that connects the bladder with the navel. At the beginning of the child’s development in the mother’s belly it is a real connection. At the end of the pregnancy this opening normally closes completely. In the case of an Urachus fistula this closure does not occur, so there is still … Urachus fistula

Diagnosis | Urachus fistula

Diagnosis In addition to a physical examination, an ultrasound is usually performed if a urachus fistula is suspected. In the best case, the images show the persistent passage between the bladder and the navel. Occasionally, other imaging procedures are also used if the images produced by the ultrasound machine do not allow for a meaningful … Diagnosis | Urachus fistula