Pyloric Stenosis S Flashcards

1
Q

pyloric stenosis

A

hypertrophy of the out sphincter of stomach

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2
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signs

A

projectile vomiting
after feeds
olive mass in epigastrium

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3
Q

who does it commonly affect

A

first borns

young age

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4
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investigations

A

abdomen USS

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5
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management

A

pyloromyotomy

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6
Q

what is the acid-base abnormality seen

A

hypochloremic
hypokalemic
metabolic alkalosis

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