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Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AspirationFull StomachOptimize ElectrolytesOptimize HydrationUnstable Electrolytes

Pathophysiology

This is the most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in children. The two muscles that comprise the pylorus hypertrophy, which causes obstruction. This causes fluids and ingested food to back...

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