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http://www.nucleusinc.com Pyloric stenosis is a condition in which a baby's pylorus (the
connection between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine)
gradually swells and thickens. This interferes with food entering the
intestine and causes the baby to vomit most or all of his or her
feedings. To treat pyloric stenosis, a surgeon cuts the ring of muscle
(sphincter) in the pylorus. This widens the channel between the stomach and the
intestine. Pyloric stenosis does not usually occur again after a baby has been
treated. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerBrad W. Warner, MD - Pediatric Surgery Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Brad W. Warner, MD - Pediatric Surgery |
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