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Pneumatic pyloric dilatation for the treatment of gastric outlet obstruction in a child
Author(s) -
Gobbi Dalia,
Billi Paola,
Fascetti Leon Francesco,
Alvisi Patrizia,
Lambertini Andrea,
Lima Mario
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12022
Subject(s) - medicine , gastric outlet obstruction , pyloric stenosis , ingestion , antrum , pylorus , incidence (geometry) , stomach , ibuprofen , surgery , adverse effect , gastroenterology , stenosis , physics , optics , pharmacology
Acquired causes of gastric outlet obstruction ( GOO ) are rarely encountered in infancy, having an approximate incidence of 1 per 100 000 live births. Reports of short‐term exposure to non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs having adverse events are few. We present the case of a previously healthy 3‐year‐old boy who developed severe chronic gastric outlet obstruction and antral stenosis after a short‐term ingestion of liquid ibuprofen at a dosage not thought to be associated with unfavorable effects. Even though the optimal management of these cases remains to be determined, we report on a prompt and successful endoscopic treatment for this condition.