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Umbilicobiliary fistula in a neonate

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We describe a unique case of congenital umbilicobiliary fistula. A full-term neonate presented with passage of bile through the umbilicus. A contrast study demonstrated communication with the intrahepatic biliary system.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India

    Anup Mohta & Sadasivam Jagdish

  2. Department of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India

    Lalendra Upreti

  3. 28-B, Pocket-C, S.F.S. Flats, Mayur Vihar Phase-III, Delhi, 110096, India

    Anup Mohta

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Mohta, A., Upreti, L. & Jagdish, S. Umbilicobiliary fistula in a neonate. Pediatr Radiol 36, 432–433 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-005-0081-2

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