Pyloric atresia: a challenge in an underdeveloped country

Pan Afr Med J. 2017 Nov 7:28:210. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2017.28.210.14102. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

Pyloric atresia is a rare congenital malformation. We report a case in a 5-day newborn with pyloric atresia type C. Authors emphasize the diagnostic difficulties and therapeutic challenges in a resource-limited country.

Keywords: Pyloric atresia; newborn; rare congenital malformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pylorus / abnormalities*
  • Senegal

Supplementary concepts

  • Pyloric Atresia