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What is the most common symptom of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
What is the most common symptom of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
In which demographic is infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis most commonly observed?
In which demographic is infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis most commonly observed?
What is the initial approach to managing a patient with pyloric stenosis?
What is the initial approach to managing a patient with pyloric stenosis?
What critical aspect should be managed preoperatively in patients with pyloric stenosis?
What critical aspect should be managed preoperatively in patients with pyloric stenosis?
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What is true about the surgical intervention for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
What is true about the surgical intervention for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
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What physiological consequence results from increased intra-gastric pressure in pyloric stenosis?
What physiological consequence results from increased intra-gastric pressure in pyloric stenosis?
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Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities is most commonly associated with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities is most commonly associated with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
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Which condition is most frequently linked with pyloric stenosis as a potential associated anomaly?
Which condition is most frequently linked with pyloric stenosis as a potential associated anomaly?
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What is a possible underlying mechanism suggested for the thickening of the pyloric muscle in pyloric stenosis?
What is a possible underlying mechanism suggested for the thickening of the pyloric muscle in pyloric stenosis?
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What complication may occur as a result of persistent vomiting in infants with pyloric stenosis?
What complication may occur as a result of persistent vomiting in infants with pyloric stenosis?
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Which surgical technique for pyloromyotomy is associated with a quicker return to full feedings?
Which surgical technique for pyloromyotomy is associated with a quicker return to full feedings?
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What is the male to female ratio commonly observed in cases of pyloric stenosis?
What is the male to female ratio commonly observed in cases of pyloric stenosis?
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What is the most frequent time frame for the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis to be confirmed?
What is the most frequent time frame for the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis to be confirmed?
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Which statement best describes the initial focus of management for pyloric stenosis before surgery?
Which statement best describes the initial focus of management for pyloric stenosis before surgery?
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Which anatomical structure is primarily affected in a laparoscopic pyloromyotomy procedure?
Which anatomical structure is primarily affected in a laparoscopic pyloromyotomy procedure?
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What is the typical incidence rate of pyloric stenosis in live births?
What is the typical incidence rate of pyloric stenosis in live births?
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What is the first step in optimizing a patient’s condition prior to pyloromyotomy?
What is the first step in optimizing a patient’s condition prior to pyloromyotomy?
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What type of incision does the open surgical technique for pyloromyotomy involve?
What type of incision does the open surgical technique for pyloromyotomy involve?
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What is the purpose of administering atropine prior to the induction of anesthesia in patients with pyloric stenosis?
What is the purpose of administering atropine prior to the induction of anesthesia in patients with pyloric stenosis?
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Which intervention is crucial to minimize aspiration risk in patients with pyloric stenosis during the induction period?
Which intervention is crucial to minimize aspiration risk in patients with pyloric stenosis during the induction period?
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When planning maintenance anesthesia for a surgical procedure lasting over 30 minutes in pyloric stenosis patients, which inhalation agent is considered appropriate?
When planning maintenance anesthesia for a surgical procedure lasting over 30 minutes in pyloric stenosis patients, which inhalation agent is considered appropriate?
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What is the primary cause of increased aspiration risk during the intraoperative period in patients with pyloric stenosis?
What is the primary cause of increased aspiration risk during the intraoperative period in patients with pyloric stenosis?
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What should guide the decision-making for pain management in the postoperative period following pyloromyotomy?
What should guide the decision-making for pain management in the postoperative period following pyloromyotomy?
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Which drug is administered during emergence from anesthesia to help reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting in pyloric stenosis patients?
Which drug is administered during emergence from anesthesia to help reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting in pyloric stenosis patients?
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In the event of anticipated difficult intubation in pyloric stenosis patients, what is the most appropriate plan?
In the event of anticipated difficult intubation in pyloric stenosis patients, what is the most appropriate plan?
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What is the significance of preoperative dosing of neostigmine and atropine in the context of muscle relaxant reversal?
What is the significance of preoperative dosing of neostigmine and atropine in the context of muscle relaxant reversal?
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What is a significant reason for respiratory depression in postoperative infants following pyloromyotomy?
What is a significant reason for respiratory depression in postoperative infants following pyloromyotomy?
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Which symptom is least likely to be a direct postoperative complication of pyloromyotomy?
Which symptom is least likely to be a direct postoperative complication of pyloromyotomy?
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What is a common method to manage postoperative pain in patients after pyloromyotomy?
What is a common method to manage postoperative pain in patients after pyloromyotomy?
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What potential metabolic condition should be ruled out if apnea is observed in the postoperative period?
What potential metabolic condition should be ruled out if apnea is observed in the postoperative period?
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What is the pain score typically associated with pyloromyotomy on a 10-point scale?
What is the pain score typically associated with pyloromyotomy on a 10-point scale?
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Which condition is least commonly associated with pyloric stenosis?
Which condition is least commonly associated with pyloric stenosis?
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What is the relationship between pyloric stenosis and gastrointestinal anomalies?
What is the relationship between pyloric stenosis and gastrointestinal anomalies?
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Which of the following conditions has a similar embryological origin to pyloric stenosis?
Which of the following conditions has a similar embryological origin to pyloric stenosis?
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Among the following conditions, which is not typically seen with pyloric stenosis?
Among the following conditions, which is not typically seen with pyloric stenosis?
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Which of these conditions can complicate the situation in a patient with pyloric stenosis?
Which of these conditions can complicate the situation in a patient with pyloric stenosis?
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Study Notes
Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IPS)
- Most common cause of gastrointestinal obstruction in newborns and infants.
- Characterized by nonbilious repeated emesis which can progress to projectile vomiting.
- Occurs in 3% of live births and is more common among white males.
- Initial treatment focuses on fluid volume and electrolyte optimization.
- Surgery is not an emergency procedure for pyloric stenosis.
- Preoperative management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances is crucial for intraoperative and postoperative patient stability.
Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Thickening of the smooth muscle of the pyloric valve, located at the junction between the stomach and small intestine, causes pyloric stenosis.
- Pyloric stenosis is associated with a cleft palate and gastroesophageal reflux.
- Depending on the severity of the obstruction, food cannot pass from the stomach into the duodenum.
- Increased pressure in the stomach caused by the obstruction leads to immediate vomiting after feeding.
- Newborns are vulnerable to rapid dehydration (hypovolemia), aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs, and electrolyte imbalances, particularly hypokalemia (low potassium), hypochloremia (low chloride), and metabolic alkalosis.
- These imbalances result from persistent vomiting and reduced fluid intake.
- Loss of gastric fluids, rich in hydrogen ions and chloride, contributes to the electrolyte abnormalities.
- While the exact cause of pyloric stenosis is unknown, a potential link exists between muscle thickening in the pylorus and a deficiency in nitric oxide synthetase production.
Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
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Most Common Cause of Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Newborns and Infants: Pyloric stenosis is the most common cause of gastrointestinal obstruction in newborns and infants.
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Prevalence: Occurs in 2 to 3 per 1000 live births, predominantly among whites.
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Typical Age of Diagnosis: 3 to 6 weeks of life, but can manifest as late as 12 weeks of age.
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Gender Ratio: 4:1 male to female ratio, meaning it's more common in males.
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Associated Pathologic Conditions: Over 90% of infants with pyloric stenosis are not associated with pathologic conditions.
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Preoperative Optimization: Due to fluid loss, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances, preoperative optimization focuses on correcting these imbalances.
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Fluid Management: Initial bolus of 10-20 mL/kg of crystalloids, followed by 1.5-2 times maintenance fluids (5% dextrose and 0.25% normal saline with potassium chloride 2-4 mEq/100 mL).
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Electrolyte Management: Repeat blood gas measurements to ensure improved metabolic alkalosis (pH between 7.30 and 7.50, sodium bicarbonate less than 30 mmol/l), and repeat electrolytes to ensure stable sodium and potassium levels.
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Urine Output: Ensure urine output (UOP) greater than 1 mL/kg/hr by checking urine dipstick for specific gravity (less than 1.02) and diaper weighing.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Cefazolin 25 mg/kg may be administered as prophylactic antibiotic.
Intraoperative Period
- Rapid sequence induction (RSI) with cricoid pressure is the best anesthesia technique for pyloric stenosis.
- Gastric outlet obstruction puts these patients at higher risk of aspiration.
- Stomach decompression with an orogastric tube is recommended to minimize this risk.
- Preoperative IV catheter is common due to the need to balance volume status.
- Atropine (0.02 mg/kg, 0.1 mg minimum) should be given before induction to prevent bradycardia.
- Pre-oxygenation followed by IV induction with propofol and rocuronium is standard.
- Fentanyl can be used to reduce laryngoscopy response.
- Awake intubation should be considered if a difficult intubation is anticipated.
Maintenance and Emergence
- Surgical time for pyloromyotomy typically ranges from 30-60 minutes.
- Muscle relaxant maintenance may be necessary for procedures lasting longer than 30 minutes.
- Inhalation agent (sevoflurane and air/O2) is a suitable option.
- Small doses of opiates can minimize postoperative apnea.
- Wound infiltration with local anesthetic should be discussed with the surgeon to guide pain management plans.
- Abdominal contents are suctioned before awakening.
- Ondansetron is administered to reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Neostigmine and atropine are used to reverse muscle relaxants.
- Extubation occurs when the patient is fully awake and meets extubation criteria.
Complications
- Aspiration risk is high due to a full stomach.
- Preoperative medication, decompression, and endotracheal tube placement decrease but don't eliminate risk.
- Active inspiration and emesis can cause contents to pass around the endotracheal tube, especially with uncuffed tubes.
- Celiac reflex is triggered by mesenteric traction, leading to bradycardia, apnea, and hypotension.
- Neonates' dependence on rapid heart rate makes bradycardia particularly dangerous.
- Releasing tension on the mesentery or pressure on the abdomen resolves the reflex.
- Atropine can be used to treat bradycardia episodes.
- Duodenal perforation occurs in less than 5% of cases.
- Laparoscopic procedures may be converted to open in case of perforation.
Postoperative Complications
- Respiratory distress, hypoxemia/hypercarbia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, pain, recurrent vomiting, electrolyte abnormality, and inadvertent bowel perforation resulting in septicemia can all occur after pyloromyotomy.
Postoperative Respiratory Depression
- Hypothermia is a potential reason for postoperative respiratory depression in neonates and infants.
- Hypoglycemia is another potential reason for respiratory depression.
Postoperative Pain Management
- The estimated pain score associated with pyloromyotomy is 4 to 5 on a 10-point scale.
- Acetaminophen 10 to 15 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours by mouth or rectum is a common treatment for postoperative pain management.
- A caudal block is another option for pain management.
Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Pyloric stenosis is a condition where the pylorus, the muscle located at the bottom of the stomach, thickens, obstructing food from the stomach into the small intestine.
- It is most common in infants typically between 3 and 6 weeks old.
- Although the exact cause is unknown, familial tendencies have been observed.
- It is associated with other conditions like:
- Intestinal malrotation
- Urinary tract obstruction
- Esophageal atresia
- Omphalocele
- Cleft palate
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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This quiz covers the key facts about Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IPS), including its prevalence, symptoms, and treatment protocols. Learn about the importance of managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances in infants affected by this condition. Ideal for medical students and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of gastrointestinal disorders in newborns.
