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The pylorus is the muscle between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. Pyloric stenosis is a condition in which a baby's pylorus gradually swells and thickens. This interferes with food entering the intestine and causes the baby to vomit most or all of their feedings.
To treat pyloric stenosis, a surgeon widens the pylorus sphincter muscle.
Current as of: March 22, 2023
Author: Healthwise StaffClinical Review Board: John Pope MD - Pediatrics
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:John Pope MD - Pediatrics
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