Can navel fistula heal on its own?

The standard name for a navel fistula is umbilical fistula and it usually does not heal on its own. Umbilical fistulas are usually the result of incomplete closure of the vitelline duct, failure of the umbilical ureter to close, and excessive accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, and are congenital developmental malformations or disorders. As a result, umbilical fistulas are generally not self-healing. The presence of an umbilical fistula usually requires surgical treatment, through fistula resection surgery, intestinal anastomosis surgery, and other means. Among them, when the umbilical fistula situation is more urgent, the fistula can be mended using biological adhesive, special adhesive tape, etc., which can play a role in blocking the spillage of ascites and reducing the secondary infection of the abdominal cavity. Umbilical fistula treatment needs to be timely to the regular hospital, need to actively listen to the doctor’s advice, to avoid the delay or improper treatment of the body to cause harm.