Open AccessGastric emphysema in infants with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Author(s) -
Patrick D. Lester,
A F Budge,
Jammie Barnes,
Donald R. Kirks
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.131.3.421
Subject(s) - medicine , hypertrophic pyloric stenosis , pyloric stenosis , stomach , gastric outlet obstruction , differential diagnosis , radiography , stenosis , radiology , pathology
Gastric emphysema in unusual in infants and children. Air in the wall of the stomach can rarely occur in children with gastric outlet obstruction due to hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. The clinical features and radiographic appearance of this association are described in three infants, and the value of the lateral radiograph is illustrated. The differential diagnostic considerations, importance of correct radiologic diagnosis and results of proper therapy are discussed.