Overview Definition Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a functional obstruction of the gastric outlet caused by hypertrophy and hyperplasia of both the circular and longitudinal layers of the pylorus in infants. Epidemiology Etiology Clinical Manifestations Symptoms Signs Diagnosis Laboratory studies Ultrasound Contrast studies Treatment Preoperative care Surgery Postoperative care Conservative approach Differential Diagnosis References
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