Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis is a condition in infants where the muscle at the stomach's outlet (pylorus) becomes abnormally thickened, blocking food from passing into the small intestine. This causes persistent vomiting, usually shortly after eating, leading to dehydration and weight loss. The condition typically develops within the first few weeks of life. It is diagnosed through physical examination and ultrasound imaging. Treatment involves a surgical procedure called pyloromyotomy, which cuts the thickened muscle to allow normal food passage, usually leading to rapid recovery and normal feeding soon after surgery.