1. Endoscopic Treatment for Nonhypertrophic Idiopathic Pyloric Stenosis in an Adolescent Patient
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Ferlini Ferlini, De Lorenzi De Lorenzi, Belgiovine Belgiovine, Cereda Cereda, Caimmi Caimmi, and Raffaele Raffaele
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nonhypertrophic ,idiopathic ,pyloric ,stenosis ,endoscopic ,dilation ,multidisciplinary approach ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Nonhypertrophic idiopathic pyloric stenosis (NHIPS) is a rare occurrence in children. It could be related to peptic ulcers, but a definitive cause is yet to be found. Treatment is a matter of debate, ranging from medical to surgical. We report the case of a 15-year-old boy suffering postprandial vomiting and weight loss in the previous 3 months. NHIPS was diagnosed and successfully treated with several sessions of endoscopic pyloric dilation and jejunal feeding. In association with a multidisciplinary approach, endoscopic dilation should be considered as a first-line treatment to avoid surgery.
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- 2023
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