Congenital Abnormalities of the Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
What does congenital pyloric stenosis cause?
A
Projectile vomiting in infancy
2
Q
What is the most common indication for abdominal surgery in the first 6 months of life?
A
Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
3
Q
What can the projectile vomiting and loss of H+ lead to caused by pyloric stenosis?
A
Hypochloremic alkalosis
4
Q
How common are gastric congenital abnormalities?
A
Not
