Patent vitello-intestinal duct should preferably be operated at:: (A) Bih, (B) 6 months of age, (C) 12 months of age, (D) 3 years of age
Answer is B. Patent Vitello-intestinal Duct The resulting umbilical fistula discharges mucus and rarely, feces A patent vitello-intestinal duct should be excised, together with a Meckel&;s Diveicula if present, preferably when the child is about 6 months old Ref: Bailey 27th edition Pgno : 1044