Vitello-intestinal duct fistula--a rare presentation of a patent vitello-intestinal duct: a case report.

Patent Vitello-intestinal Duct (VID) results as of failed obliteration of the fetal omphalocele coelom (herniated loops of intestine in the umbilical cord) during the development of the midgut. We report a case of an infant who presented at 11 months of the age with history of persistent umbilical discharge since birth. The VID was confirmed with a fistulogram using gastrograffin contrast studies and a wedge resection with primary anastomosis. The infant was discharged 5 days post-op without any post-operative complications. This case report highlight a rare cause of umbilical discharge and the surgical intervention required.