1
Q
What is IHPS?
A
Idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis - hypertrophy of pyloric muscle causing gastric outlet obstruction
2
Q
What is the classic symptom of IHPS?
A
Non-bilious projectile vomiting in 2–8 week old neonate
3
Q
What is the classic metabolic abnormality in IHPS?
A
Hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
4
Q
What is the diagnostic imaging of choice in IHPS?
A
Pelvi-abdominal ultrasound
5
Q
What are diagnostic US criteria for IHPS?
A
Muscle thickness ≥4 mm, pyloric length ≥16 mm
6
Q
What is the definitive treatment for IHPS?
A
Ramstedt’s pyloromyotomy
7
Q
What is the most important step before surgery in IHPS?
A
Adequate resuscitation to correct electrolyte abnormalities
