Back to Basics: Omphalitis Editor: Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MDCatherine Ginty, MDOmphalitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the umbilical stump. Brush up with these pearls so you won't miss it on your next peds shift! John Cafaro MDTags: omphalitispediatricsumbilical cordMon, 09/25/2017 - 5:00amTopic: PediatricsCategory (Day): Monday