Pyloric stenosis medical therapy
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Pyloric stenosis Microchapters |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Pyloric stenosis medical therapy |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Pyloric stenosis medical therapy |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
There are no other imaging findings associated with [disease name].
OR
[Imaging modality] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an [imaging modality] suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Medical Therapy
- It is important to understand that the danger of pyloric stenosis comes from the dehydration and electrolyte disturbance rather than the underlying problem itself. Therefore, the baby must be initially stabilized by correcting the dehydration and hypochloremic alkalosis with IV fluids. This can usually be accomplished in about 24-48 hours.
Contraindicated medications
Organic pyloric stenosis is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:
Other Imaging Findings
- There are no other imaging findings associated with [disease name].
- [Imaging modality] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an [imaging modality] suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include:
- [Finding 1]
- [Finding 2]
- [Finding 3]