Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that occurs when the passage between the stomach and the small intestine narrows. It typically occurs in infants and can cause an obstruction, leading to ...

Based on the cause, pyloric stenosis can be classified as primary or secondary type. The exact cause of pyloric stenosis is not known. However both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to ...

Signs of pyloric stenosis usually show up when a baby is 3 to 5 weeks old. Babies who have it don't look sick, but they throw up a lot. Sometimes they projectile vomit – this means it can go several ...

The stomach contains something called the pylorus, which connects the stomach to the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. Together, the pylorus and duodenum play an ...

Background: Pyloric stenosis is the most common condition requiring surgery in the first months of life. Case reports have suggested familial aggregation. However, to what extent this is caused by ...