Pyloric Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is pyloric stenosis
A
muscle hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter and constriction
2
Q
when does it occur
A
2- 8 weeks of age
3
Q
higher in girls or boys
A
boys
4
Q
etiology
A
linked to hypergastrinemia
PGE (prostaglandin E- local hormone)
erythromycin
5
Q
Patho
A
hypertrophy - constriction - inflammation - obstruction
6
Q
manifestations
A
projectile vomiting
dehydration
malnourishment
7
Q
diagnosis
A
ultrasound
8
Q
what will the ultrasound show
A
tiny little mass in the URQ
9
Q
Treatment
A
surgically open sphincter
