Paeds Flashcards
1
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Define pyloric stenosis
A
Hypertrophy of the smooth muscle of the antrum and pylorus of the stomach
- commoner in males and between and usually between 1st week of life up to 3 months
2
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What is the presentation, investigation and management of pyloric stenosis?
A
Enlarged pylorus “olive” palpated in the RUQ or abdomen
USS
Correct fluid and electrolyte imbalance before performing Ramstedt’s or laparoscopic pyloromyotomy
3
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What is duodenal atresia?
A
Idiopathic disease of new born infants
4
Q
What is the presentation of duodenal atresia?
A
Onset of vomiting within hours of birth
Abdomen scaphoid and there is double bubble sign on USS
- first bubble stomach and second postpyloric and prestenotic dilated duodenal loop
5
Q
What is Hirscchsprung disease?
A
Absence of enteric neurone within the myenteric and submucosal plexus of the rectum and/or colon
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