Home | | Clinical Cases in Anesthesia | How is the diagnosis made?

Chapter: Clinical Cases in Anesthesia : Pyloric Stenosis

How is the diagnosis made?

On physical examination, an olive-like mass can be palpated in the epigastrium just right of the midline.

How is the diagnosis made?

 

On physical examination, an olive-like mass can be palpated in the epigastrium just right of the midline. The diagnosis can be confirmed either by ultrasound or by barium swallow. However, a barium swallow adds to the risk of aspiration pneumonitis in the perioperative period.

Study Material, Lecturing Notes, Assignment, Reference, Wiki description explanation, brief detail
Clinical Cases in Anesthesia : Pyloric Stenosis : How is the diagnosis made? |


Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, DMCA Policy and Compliant

Copyright © 2018-2024 BrainKart.com; All Rights Reserved. Developed by Therithal info, Chennai.