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Pyloric stenosis is a condition in infants characterized by thickening of the pylorus muscles in the stomach, leading to gastric outlet obstruction. Infants typically present at 3-6 weeks with projectile vomiting. Ultrasound is the standard diagnostic test, showing thickening of the pyloric wall and elongated pyloric canal. Treatment involves rehydration followed by pyloromyotomy surgery to divide the pyloric muscles. The surgery is curative and has low morbidity, with most infants recovering well post-oper
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- James NTEGEREJIMANA
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