Patent urachus is a rare congenital condition in which the urachus, a tube that normally closes off shortly after birth, remains open. Treatment for patent urachus typically involves surgical closure of the urachus. Medications are not typically used to treat this condition.

The risk factors for patent urachus include:
* Premature birth
* Low birth weight
* Multiple births
* Maternal diabetes
* Maternal smoking
* Maternal drug use
* Maternal obesity
* Maternal infection
* Maternal age
* Family history of patent urachus

The treatment for patent urachus depends on the severity of the condition. In mild cases, the doctor may recommend observation and regular check-ups. In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary to close the opening. The surgery is usually done laparoscopically, which is a minimally invasive procedure. During the surgery, the doctor will make a small incision in the abdomen and use a camera to locate the opening. The opening is then closed with sutures or a patch. After the surgery, the patient may need to take antibiotics to prevent infection.

Patent urachus is a rare congenital condition in which the urachus, a tube that normally closes off shortly after birth, remains open. This can cause urine to leak from the umbilicus (belly button). The exact cause of patent urachus is unknown, but it is thought to be related to a failure of the urachus to close properly during fetal development. Other possible causes include genetic mutations, certain infections, and exposure to certain medications or toxins during pregnancy.

The main symptom of patent urachus is a continuous discharge of urine from the umbilicus (belly button). Other symptoms may include:

- Swelling or bulging of the umbilicus

- Redness or Irritation around the umbilicus

- Foul-smelling discharge from the umbilicus

- Pain or discomfort in the abdomen

- Fever

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Poor feeding or weight loss in infants

Patent urachus is a rare congenital condition in which the urachus, a tube that normally closes off shortly after birth, remains open. This can cause urine to leak from the umbilicus (belly button) and can lead to infection. Treatment typically involves surgical closure of the urachus.