estenosis pilórica

estenosis pilórica

Narrowing (stenosis) of the outlet of the stomach so that food cannot pass easily from the stomach into the duodenum (intestine), resulting in feeding problems and projectile vomiting. The obstruction can be corrected by a relatively simple surgical procedure.

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