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patent urachus, patent urachus repair, surgery to close a defect, the bladder, urachus, tube that connects the bladder, umbilicus, fetal development, after birth, urachus, closes, becomes a ligament, urachus fails to close after birth, tube remains open, patent, leaves an abnormal opening between the bladder, umbilicus, increases the possibility of introducing bacteria, infection, bladder, the child is unconscious, pain-free, using general anesthesia, an incision is made, in the lower abdomen, urachus is located, removed, umbilicus, bladder, bladder opening is repaired, incision is closed, surgery, patent urachus, does not close after birth, risks, anesthesia, reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, additional risks, bladder infection, bladder leaks, happens, a catheter is inserted, left in place, bladder heals, outcome, excellent, infant, fed, should recover rapidly, a few days of hospitalization is all that, required.