Pylorostenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a congenital narrowing of the outlet of the stomach (pyloric canal), leading to impaired evacuation of gastric contents into the intestine. The disease occurs predominantly in boys aged 2-6 weeks.

Causes

The exact cause of pyloric stenosis is unknown. Multifactorial genesis is assumed with the influence of genetic and environmental factors. An association with certain chromosomal abnormalities has been noted.

Symptoms

A characteristic triad of symptoms: vomiting, dehydration, hypertrophy of the stomach muscles. Vomiting, as a rule, begins at 2-3 weeks of life, is fountain-like in nature, the contents are milk.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis is made based on clinical manifestations and ultrasound data.

Treatment

The only effective treatment is surgery - pyloromyotomy. Preoperative preparation includes correction of water and electrolyte disturbances.

Forecast

With timely diagnosis and adequate treatment, the prognosis is favorable.

Pyloric stenosis

Pylorus - narrowing of the pylorus (located between the stomach and duodenum) in mammals and humans occurs during infections and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Also from chronic diseases: dysplasia and deficiency of thyroid hormones. In humans, the manifestations are symptomatic: heartburn, heaviness, bloating in the stomach, weight loss. Diffuse pyloric stenosis is often associated with a sliding hiatal hernia. Treatment of pyloric stenosis is surgical and supportive.

What is a pylorus? These are processes of the gastric excretory section that connect the esophagus with the duodenal bulb. Anatomically, pylorus is a narrowing of the pylorus - its muscular part passes into the tissue of the intestinal wall.

With inflammation and swelling, the bulb may lose its elasticity and block the passage of chyme