Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis a Frequent Cause of Vomiting in Neonatal Age
Authors:
P. Gál 1; Z. Doležel 2; F. Tecl 1; V. Kališ 1; L. Kopečná 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika dětské chirurgie a traumatologie FN Brno, 1přednosta doc. MUDr. F. Tecl, CSc. II. dětská interní klinika FN Brno, 2přednosta doc. MUDr. Z. Doležel, CSc.
Published in:
Čes-slov Pediat 1999; (5): 190-195.
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Overview
The authors present a retrospective analysis of 65 patients with hypertrophic stenosis of the pylorus treated atthe Clinic of Paediatric Surgery and Traumatology in Brno in 1992 - 1997. Familial, personal history data, clinicalsymptoms and ultrasonography findings were evaluated. The sex ratio of the group of patients monitored duringthe period was 4.9 : 1 (boys : girls), first symptoms were demonstrated most frequently during the fourth week oflife (average 30.5 ± 15.4 days). Infants with gradually intensifying vomiting (64.7 % children) prevailed. Palpablefindings, indicating suspicion of HPS, were positive only in 11 children (17 %). In order to specify the diagnosis ofHPS it is necessary to perform an ultrasonographic examination. Confirmed HPS was treated by surgicalintervention in all children.
Key words:
hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, vomiting, ultrasonography
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Neonatology Paediatrics General practitioner for children and adolescentsArticle was published in
Czech-Slovak Pediatrics
1999 Issue 5
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