Pyloric stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
when?
A
e second to fourth weeks of life with vomiting
2
Q
what is it?
A
hypertrophy of the circular muscles of the pylorus.
3
Q
epidemiology
A
males
FH
1st born
4
Q
features
A
‘projectile’ vomiting, typically 30 minutes after a feed
constipation and dehydration may also be present
a palpable mass may be present in the upper abdomen
hypochloraemic, hypokalaemic alkalosis due to persistent vomiting
5
Q
Ix
A
US
6
Q
Mx
A
ramstedt pyloromyotomy
