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Pyloric Stenosis Definition
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- muscle hypertrophy and constriction at pylorus
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Pyloric Stenosis Frequency
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1 in 1000 live births
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When does pyloric stenosis occur during embryogenesis?
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week 2-8 of age, not present at birth
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Who is affected?
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4:1 male:female ratio
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Pyloric Stenosis Etiology (3)
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Linked to:
- hypergastrinemia - Prostaglandin E - Erythromycin exposure |
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Pyloric Stenosis Pathology (4)
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hypertrophy--> constriction--> inflammation--> obstruction
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Pyloric Stenosis Mnfts (3)
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- projectile vomitting
- dehydration - malnourishment |
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Pyloric Stenosis Diagnosis (4)
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- hx and px
- ultrasound - palpate small mass in upper RQ - treat with surgical repair |
