Pediatric GI - Newman Flashcards
1
Q
Most common site of intussusception in a pediatric patient
A
ileocecal valve/junction. Ileum invaginates into the colon
2
Q
The best modality to diagnose GER in an infant
A
Esophageal pH monitoring
3
Q
In a infant with pyloric stenosis what is the classic metabolic picture?
A
- hypochloremic, hypokalemic, metabolic alkalosis
4
Q
In Hirshsprung’s disease, which part of the colon will be dilated?
A
The innervated part will be dilated. The uninnervated part will be narrowed
