Question 1

what lab values correspond with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Several: Hypochloremia-lowered chloride
hypokalemia- lowered potassium.

Question 2

what are values that correspond with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?

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Depends: In newly born boys, there is projectile vomitting.. And it must be quickly treated. In adults, same signs and xrays can define the problem.

Question 3

what problems can result from a late diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in infants?

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Severe dehydration: If a baby has delayed diagnosis of pyloric stenosis the baby may have profound dehydration and metabolic alkalosis.   Thankfully with directed rehydration over hours to days this can be corrected and then the baby can undergo surgery to repair the problem.

Question 4

can pyloric stenosis return?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) in a young baby is treated with an operation called a pyloromyotomy. The hypertrophic circular pyloric muscle fibers are split to open the pylorus &amp; allow the stomach to empty. If done well &amp; thoroughly, HPS should not return. One occasionally hears of a case of recurrent HPS, but often, when looked at closely, it was an inadequate pyloromyotomy to begin with.

Question 5

what should i know about pyloric stenosis?

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Curable: It is the most common cause of surgical vomiting in infants 2-8 weeks of age. It can cause severe dehydration and electrolyte disturbance if not treated. Surgery is simple can be done open or laparoscopically. Requires general anesthesia. Feeds are started 3-4 hours after surgery with baby going home within 24 hours.

Question 6

what are the problems after pyloric stenosis?

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Usually none: The only problem encountered is swallowing foreign body such as marble or coin. When have surgery for pyloric stensis the relative narrowing of pyloric channel persists for years. Liquids have no problem passing from stomach into duodenum. Large hard objects can hang up in stomach indefinitely.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: pyloric stenosis?

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See below: Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the pylorus, the opening from the stomach into the small intestine. The cause of the thickening is unknown, although genetic factors may play a role. Children of parents who had pyloric stenosis are more likely to have this condition.

Question 8

can pyloric stenosis be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: In a newborn, a form of this stenosis can be an issue, but in most other settings, it will impair, and alter dietary intake. If the stenosis is related to ingestion of a caustic substance, such as an akalai, then additional damage to the intestine may be an issue.

Question 9

what are treatments for pyloric stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Pyloric stenosis in infants is fixed with a simple minimally invasive surgery called pyloromyotomy.

Question 10

what causes a newborn to get pyloric stenosis?

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No one knows ...: For sure. Given that hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (hps) occurs 5 times more commonly in boys than girls, and 5 times more commonly in whites than blacks (1 out of every 300 newborn white baby boys), there most be some genetic basis to causation. However, there may be some environmental input into causation also.

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