Low serum lipids are a risk factor for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), according to a genetics study published in the August 20 issue of JAMA. Heritability exceeds 80% for IHPS, but ...

The pylorus is a muscular valve located between the stomach and the small intestine. It’s the exit point of the stomach and the gateway to the duodenum of the small intestine. It helps the stomach ...

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 ...

Pyloric stenosis usually presents with non-bilious projectile vomiting during the third to fourth week of life. It is now clear that pyloric stenosis is caused by the selective inadequate development ...