Pyloric stenosis--a timed perspective.
In a review of 90 infants with pyloric stenosis who underwent pyloromyotomy, preoperative nasogastric drainage for more than six hours during the period of fluid resuscitation accompanied by a period of postoperative drainage for more than 12 hours resulted in better acceptance of a graduated feeding protocol with fewer emesis, earlier completion of full feeding, and shortened hospital stay.
D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011707:Pyloric Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction