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What is congenital pyloric stenosis?
Congenital pyloric stenosis is the overproduction of circular fibers at the pyloric region, causing constriction of the pylorus.
What is a key symptom of congenital pyloric stenosis in newborns?
A key symptom is projectile vomiting in newborn babies.
How is the pancreas formed during development?
The pancreas is formed by the merging of the dorsal and ventral pancreatic buds due to the rotation of the stomach.
What part of the pancreas is formed by the dorsal pancreatic bud?
head, neck, body, and tail,
What causes annular pancreas?
Annular pancreas is caused by a bifid ventral pancreatic bud.
What complication is associated with annular pancreas?
Annular pancreas can cause polyhydramnios during development.