Annalisa Chiodi, Maria Escolino, Claudia Di Mento, Vincenzo Salvati, Valerio Mazzone, Giorgia Esposito, Mauro Porcaro, Ciro Esposito
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Abstract
A 16-year-old girl with down syndrome came to our attention for recurrent postprandial vomiting and significant weight loss (>5 kgs). Diagnostic assessment (barium swallow study, ultrasonography, and CT) confirmed hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS). Initial attempt with endoscopic dilation was not successful. The patient underwent Heineke-Mikulicz pyloroplasty. Full oral feeding was achieved by Day 7 postoperatively. At 6-month follow-up, the patient reported relief of symptoms, normal feeding habits and substantial weight gain. HPS should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent vomiting, regardless of age. A comprehensive diagnostic work-up, including ultrasonography, endoscopy, and CT, is recommended to confirm the diagnosis.
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The Journal of Clinical Ultrasound (JCU) is an international journal dedicated to the worldwide dissemination of scientific information on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of medical sonography.
The scope of the journal includes--but is not limited to--the following areas: sonography of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, vascular system, nervous system, head and neck, chest, breast, musculoskeletal system, and other superficial structures; Doppler applications; obstetric and pediatric applications; and interventional sonography. Studies comparing sonography with other imaging modalities are encouraged, as are studies evaluating the economic impact of sonography. Also within the journal''s scope are innovations and improvements in instrumentation and examination techniques and the use of contrast agents.
JCU publishes original research articles, case reports, pictorial essays, technical notes, and letters to the editor. The journal is also dedicated to being an educational resource for its readers, through the publication of review articles and various scientific contributions from members of the editorial board and other world-renowned experts in sonography.
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