Pyloric Stenosis Quiz
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Pyloric Stenosis?
Abnormal narrowing of the stomach exit. It affects babies between birth and 6 months of age and causes forceful, projectile vomiting that can lead to dehydration. Risk factors include male gender, preterm birth, and smoking during pregnancy.
Typical Symptoms of Pyloric Stenosis
Abdominal guarding
Vomited blood
Unable to gain weight
Nausea or vomiting
Child vomited vigorously after feeding
Stomach feels bloated
Abdominal pain
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Pyloric Stenosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Did you vomit blood?
Is your weight gain slower than others your age?
Are you feeling nauseous or have you been vomiting?
Did your child vomit forcefully after feeding?
Do you feel that your abdomen or stomach is bloated?
Treatmentof Pyloric Stenosis
The usual treatment is surgery to widen the stomach exit. The specialist will advise you whether an open (traditional) or keyhole surgery is more suitable. Fluids may be given through a needle in the vein if the baby is dehydrated before the surgery.
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References
Letton RW Jr. Pyloric stenosis. Pediatr Ann. 2001 Dec;30(12):745-50. doi: 10.3928/0090-4481-20011201-09. PMID: 11766203.
https://journals.healio.com/doi/10.3928/0090-4481-20011201-09
Pandya S, Heiss K. Pyloric stenosis in pediatric surgery: an evidence-based review. Surg Clin North Am. 2012 Jun;92(3):527-39, vii-viii. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.006. Epub 2012 Apr 20. PMID: 22595707.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039610912000564?via%3Dihub
Dinkevich E, Ozuah PO. Pyloric stenosis. Pediatr Rev. 2000 Jul;21(7):249-50. doi: 10.1542/pir.21-7-249. PMID: 10878190.
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/21/7/249/61590/Pyloric-Stenosis?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Pyloric Stenosis - Nationwide Children's
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pyloric-stenosis#:~:text=is%20Pyloric%20Stenosis%3F-,Pyloric%20stenosis%20is%20a%20problem%20that%20affects%20babies%20between%20birth,is%20known%20as%20the%20pylorus.
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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