Adult idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: an infrequent cause of gastric outlet obstruction

Adult Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Introduction: Adult idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (AIHPS) is a rare entity. The most common clinical symptom is abdominal distention relieved by vomiting. There are several treatment modalities for relief of the pyloric obstruction. Case Description/Technique: A 43-year-old woman presented with a long history of epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating, which appeared to be ca...

Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty in Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in an Adult

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, in adults, is a rare disease. Partial gastrectomy, gastroenterostomy, pyloromyotomy, pyloroplasty and endoscopic dilatation have all been recommended with variable results. A 54-year-old white female is presented with the onset of symptoms of idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis one year prior to operation. Two endoscopic p...

Pyloric Stenosis (Gastric Outlet Obstruction) — Causes and Symptoms

Pyloric Stenosis (Gastric Outlet Obstruction) — Causes and Symptoms

Pyloric Stenosis (Gastric Outlet Obstruction) — Causes and Symptoms