Distinct presentations and management of hernia of the umbilical cord: 15 years’ experience in a tertiary hospital

Abstract Background Hernia of the umbilical cord (HUC) is an uncommon type abdominal wall defect characterized by a hernia midgut into proximal section cord. This occasionally coupled with other congenital abnormalities. frequently misdiagnosed and referred to as “omphalocele minor.” In certain cases, unintentional clamping causes iatrogenic intestinal harm. The purpose this retrospective study highlight various aspects HUC therapy in 30 patients typical unusual presentations tertiary care facility well intraoperative findings associated Methods Thirty neonates (21 males 9 females) usual diagnosed treated at King Abdelaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over 15 years period from 2005 2020. Results Out cases included, 17 were reducible simple classical repair. While 13 had different presentations, six presented irreducible content due variable reasons, four patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID), 2 obstruction, one case late epithelialized sac. Conclusions Attention should be paid obstetric professionals order not miss it on antenatal ultrasound careful examination delivery avoid visceral if present HUC.