Publications by authors named "S Dolgin"
Intestinal atresia is a form of congenital bowel obstruction that requires operative repair in the early neonatal period. Duodenal atresia and jejunoileal (JI) atresia are appropriately seen as distinct entities. Both can be suspected with fetal imaging, which can assist with prenatal counseling of families.
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- - Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis usually develops in infants between 1 to 3 months old, characterized by nonbilious projectile vomiting after feeding, leading to electrolyte imbalances like low potassium and chloride.
- - It's crucial to rule out this condition early with an ultrasound, even in cases resembling more common issues like reflux, to avoid delaying treatment.
- - Surgery, specifically laparoscopic pyloromyotomy, is the effective treatment for this condition; ensuring hydration and normal electrolyte levels before anesthesia is vital, and parents can expect some vomiting post-op without long-term health concerns.