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Matthew Jobson1, Nigel J Hall2

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children's Hospital, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|August 14, 2016
PubMed

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Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a frequent surgical cause of infant vomiting. Pyloromyotomy is the primary treatment after fluid resuscitation, with this review covering diagnosis, management, and outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a common condition causing vomiting in infants.
  • It necessitates surgical intervention, typically pyloromyotomy, after initial fluid resuscitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
  • To discuss etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
  • Analysis of current surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
  • Discussion of postoperative care, feeding, outcomes, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Pyloromyotomy remains the gold standard surgical treatment for HPS.
  • Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis.
  • Various surgical approaches and non-surgical options exist.

Conclusions:

  • Effective preoperative and postoperative management is vital for optimal outcomes.
  • Understanding contemporary feeding regimens and potential complications is essential for patient care.

Keywords:
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosisMetabolic alkalosisPyloromyotomyVomiting

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