Pneumatic dilation in treatment of late-onset primary gastric outlet obstruction in childhood

J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Feb;42(2):e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.10.020.

Abstract

Late-onset primary gastric outlet obstruction in childhood is a rare condition. Only 8 cases of such were reported. Diagnosis should be considered while ruling out mechanical and structural lesions. Up to now, Heineke-Mikulicz pyloroplasty has been the standard treatment. However, we succeeded in treating this condition by using pneumatic dilation. There is no sign of recurrence for 1 year. We propose the etiology, diagnosis, and the relationship between late-onset primary gastric outlet obstruction and esophageal achalasia in childhood.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastric Mucosa / pathology
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / etiology*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / therapy*
  • Gastroscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pyloric Stenosis / complications
  • Pyloric Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Pyloric Stenosis / therapy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome