Imaging findings in infants with recurrent vomiting after pyloromyotomy: a pictorial review

Emerg Radiol. 2015 Dec;22(6):691-5. doi: 10.1007/s10140-015-1341-6. Epub 2015 Sep 1.

Abstract

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a common entity with an incidence of 2-4 per 1000 live births. Current definitive treatment is with pyloromyotomy, which is usually performed laparoscopically. The procedure is generally well tolerated with resolution of the patient's symptoms. In a small percentage of patients, however, there is recurrent vomiting which warrants further investigation. In this pictorial review, the expected post-operative appearance of the pylorus will be described, and the imaging findings and clinical course of two patients with recurrent vomiting after pyloromyotomy will be presented.

Keywords: Infant; Pyloric; Pyloromyotomy; Stenosis; Vomiting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / etiology*
  • Pyloric Stenosis, Hypertrophic / surgery*
  • Pylorus / surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Reoperation