contact us | privacy policy
printer friendly

Pyloric stenosis - series

From DrKoop's partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com

Pyloric stenosis - seriesPyloric stenosis - seriesPyloric stenosis - seriesPyloric stenosis - seriesPyloric stenosis - seriesPyloric stenosis - seriesPyloric stenosis - series
Procedure

The surgeon makes a cut into the pyloric muscle (stomach outlet) down to the mucosa, the inner layer of the stomach, thus releasing the restriction. No tissue is removed and the stomach lining is not opened. The pyloric muscle returns to normal size with time.

Procedure

Review Date: 06/18/2004
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial and Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (12/30/2002).

Visit Our Health Centers

What's HOT

Find a Therapist

Powered by Psychology Today


PR Newswire





Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Disclaimer

The drkoop.com URL and web site are not associated with C. Everett Koop, M.D., former Surgeon General of the United States.

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on drkoop.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2004-2008. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.