Abstract:Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is an obstruction of the lumen of the pylorus by muscular hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter, more common in boys. We report the case of a male newborn at 13 weeks of life, born at term with a birth weight estimated at 2900 grams without any particular history. Clinically he had an increased frequency of sputum and postprandial jet vomiting, dehydration and weight loss. Abdominal ultrasound found a lengthening of the pyloric canal measuring 22 mm in length associated with a thic… Show more
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