Pyloric Stenosis

Category: Pediatrics / Gastrointestinal Disorders

Pyloric stenosis is a condition in infants where the pylorus, the opening from the stomach to the small intestine, thickens and narrows, blocking food from entering the small intestine.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 2-4 per 1,000 live births, more common in first-born males (Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017).

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