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[Ultrasound diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in young children]
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Ultrasound (US) effectively diagnoses pyloric stenosis in infants, showing characteristic symptoms in 9 out of 12 observed children. This non-invasive method can replace traditional X-ray examinations for this congenital condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Pyloric stenosis is a congenital condition affecting infants.
- Accurate and early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
- Traditional diagnostic methods may involve radiation exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound (US) in diagnosing pyloric stenosis in infants.
- To compare US findings with established diagnostic methods.
Main Methods:
- Observation of 12 infants (1-4 months old) with suspected pyloric stenosis.
- Utilized "Aloka" SSD-280 ultrasound apparatus for imaging.
- Diagnosis confirmed via endoscopy, palpation, and intraoperative findings.
Main Results:
- Characteristic symptoms of pyloric stenosis were identified in 9 out of 12 children using US.
- Ultrasound findings were consistent with confirmed diagnoses.
- US proved to be a harmless diagnostic tool.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound is a reliable and safe method for diagnosing pyloric stenosis in infants.
- US can serve as a complete substitute for roentgenologic examination in detecting this congenital pathology.
Abstract:
The results of observation of 12 children ranging in age from 1 to 4 mos with tentative diagnosis of pyloric stenosis are presented. The study was performed by special method, using "Aloka" SSD-280 (Japan) ultrasound apparatus. The characteristic symptoms of the disease were revealed in 9 children, diagnosis of pyloric stenosis was confirmed by means of endoscopy, palpation, and intraoperatively. The use of US is practically harmless, and can completely substitute for a roentgenologic method in detecting the given congenital pathology.