Pyloric stenosis in a premature infant.
Workup of a case of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in a premature infant showed absence of ultrasonic criteria for diagnosis. Transpyloric intubation for enteral feeding may delay the diagnosis of this disorder and has been thought to play a role in its development.
Cosman
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Department of Surgery, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA.
Sudekum
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Oakes
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de Vries
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D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011707:Pyloric Stenosis / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography