Stenosis & Intussusception Case Study
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What condition is Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
characterized by (HPS)
projectile vomiting in
infants?
What are the common Hypochloremic, Hypokalemic, Metabolic Alkalosis
laboratory findings in a
patient with Hypertrophic
Pyloric Stenosis?
What is the typical Nonbilious projectile vomiting after feeds
presentation of vomiting in
infants with Hypertrophic
Pyloric Stenosis?
What physical exam A hard, moveable olive-shaped mass in the right
finding is often noted in upper quadrant (RUQ)
infants with Hypertrophic
Pyloric Stenosis?
What surgical procedure Pyloromyotomy (Fredet-
is performed to treat Ramstedt Operation)
Hypertrophic Pyloric
Stenosis?
What are the risk factors Increased gastrin secretion, maternal smoking,
associated with prematurity, macrolide antibiotics, Down syndrome,
Hypertrophic Pyloric family history, and being a firstborn child
Stenosis?