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Pyloric stenosis is also referred to as hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

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What is cured by pyloromyotomy?

Pyloric stenosis can be cured with a surgical procedure called a pyloromyotomy


How is pyloric stenosis treated?

pylorotomy


What is the narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestines?

The Pyloric valve.


What is the medical term meaning narrowing of the sphincter?

GastrostenosisMedical Terminology:Stomach: Gastronarrowing: StenosisYou may be referring to a condition that is common in this region known as Pyloric Stenosis; narrowing of the pylorus which is the opening to the stomach.


What does the medical abbreviation PS mean?

Pyloric Stenosis


Who is at risk for pyloric stenosis?

Male infants with a family history of pyloric stenosis are more at risk of having the condition, which tends to occur less often in females, blacks, and Asians.


How did Jon cryer get a scar?

Jon Cryer is a famous actor that has appeared in several movies and television shows. He got his scar from a pyloric stenosis surgery.


What is the narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the intestine?

Pyloric stenosis


Is vomiting a sign of pyloric stenosis?

Frequent vomiting may be an indication of pyloric stenosis and of other gastic complaints. In PS the vomiting will be violent (arch-like), not bile stained, and develop to become so persistent that the baby loses weight and condition. When this happens it is high time to see a doctor and if necessary insist on tests for PS.


What is the medical term meaning narrowing of the pyloric sphincter?

Pylororrhaphy is the medical term meaning suture of the pyloric valve. A related term, pyloroplasty, means surgical repair of the pyloric valve.


I need to know how to write a nurses not on the child with pyloric stenosis?

Pediatric nursing and medical textbooks would seem the best place to go. There are also many websites with more general information on the care of infants with pyloric stenosis, which usually involves pre- and post-operative pediatric matters.


What is pulmonary stenosis also called?

Pulmonary valve stenosis