Most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infants. Palpable olive-shaped mass in epigastric region, visible peristaltic waves, and nonbilious projectile vomiting at ∼2–6 weeks old.
Ultrasound shows thickened and lengthened pylorus. Treatment is surgical incision (pyloromyotomy).
submitted by hayayah(229), 2019-05-15T01:59:04Z
Most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infants. Palpable olive-shaped mass in epigastric region, visible peristaltic waves, and nonbilious projectile vomiting at ∼2–6 weeks old.
Ultrasound shows thickened and lengthened pylorus. Treatment is surgical incision (pyloromyotomy).