Extensive inflammation of the umbilicus in mephitic suppurated state. The internal conjunctival tissue gets purtefied.There is formation of pround flesh at the terminal end of the umbilicus, making lines of pus on the umbilical cord. A great quanity of worms eat and regurgitate pieces of the umbilicus.Pustules and greenish secretions are flown among the worms, which produce foul smell The diagnosis is made, followed by immediate surgery.Such surgery consists of removing, by the means of an incision with the bistoury,the putrefactive umbilicus.