The stomach contains something called the pylorus, which connects the stomach to the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. Together, the pylorus and duodenum play an ...

Pyloric stenosis is a rare disorder in adults that is caused due to abnormal thickening of pyloric sphincter muscle, thereby narrowing the gastric outlet. Pyloric stenosis a rare digestive tract ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — Among patients with gastroparesis, pyloric botulinum toxin may be effective among those with lesser ...

Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) has several known risk factors. The association between prematurity and IHPS and the timeline of presentation are poorly defined. Our aim was to evaluate ...

Low serum lipids are a risk factor for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), according to a genetics study published in the August 20 issue of JAMA. Heritability exceeds 80% for IHPS, but ...

(HealthDay News) – Bottle feeding is associated with an increased risk of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) in infants, with significant modifications by maternal age and parity, according to a ...

July 24, 2002 -- Exposure to erythromycin between 3 and 13 days of life is associated with an eightfold risk of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) developing shortly thereafter, according ...

If your baby is experiencing strange symptoms including vomiting, dehydration, and crying, you might immediately suspect a viral or bacterial illness. Your baby’s pediatrician might notice a small, ...

Pyloric stenosis is diagnosed based on the complete patient history, physical examination and various tests. Pyloric stenosis may be asymptomatic and become symptomatic in later life when the patient ...