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[Pyloromyotomy, 720 cases (1953-1982). Retrospective study].
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Pyloromyotomy was performed on 720 infants for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis between 1953 and 1982. This study retrospectively analyzes outcomes and compares them with existing literature data.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is a common congenital anomaly.
- Surgical intervention, specifically pyloromyotomy, is the standard treatment for IHPS.
Purpose:
- To retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of pyloromyotomy for IHPS.
- To compare the obtained results with previously published literature data.
Summary:
- A total of 720 infants underwent pyloromyotomy for IHPS between 1953 and 1982.
- The study presents a retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes.
- Results are benchmarked against existing medical literature.
Impact:
- Provides long-term outcome data for pyloromyotomy in IHPS.
- Contributes to the understanding of surgical management effectiveness for IHPS.
- Offers a valuable reference for pediatric surgeons and gastroenterologists managing IHPS.