Regarding congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis all are correct except –

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Regarding congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis all are correct except –

• 1. Weight loss
• 2. Diarrhoea
• 3. Visible peristalsis
• 4. Remsted’s operation is done

exp:

Diarrhea does not occur in pyloric stenosis, there is vomiting.

Treatment of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

• The surgical procedure of choice is Pyloromyotomy.
• The traditional Ramstedt procedure is performed through a short transverse skin incision.
• Other methods are →

i) Atropine therapy

ii) Endoscopic ballon dilatation