pyloric stenosis
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Pyloric stenosis is a congenital disorder characterized by a narrowing of the pylorus, the muscular opening between the stomach and the small intestine. This condition typically affects newborns and is more common in males and white infants.12
The pylorus's primary functions are to prevent intestinal contents from reentering the stomach and to control the passage of food into the small intestine. In pyloric stenosis, continuous contraction of the muscle governing this opening causes vomiting. This condition requires prompt surgical treatment to correct the obstruction.312
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Pyloric stenosis is a spasmodic narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the duodenum. It is a relatively common cause of illness in newborns, occurring four times more often in males than in females and more frequently in whites than in blacks. The defect…
Read MorePyloric stenosis is a spasmodic narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the duodenum. It is a relatively common cause of illness in newborns, occurring four times more often in males than in females and more frequently in whites than in blacks. The defect…
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childhood disease and disorderGastrointestinal disordersThis condition, called pyloric stenosis, may occur at any time in early infancy and usually requires surgical treatment.
Read MoreThis condition, called pyloric stenosis, may occur at any time in early infancy and usually requires surgical treatment.
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