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Surgery Stomach & Duodenum 1a4dcf01

True about hyperophic pyloric stenosis is all except:

A
Typical electrolyte abnormality is Hypochloremic, hypokalemic, metabolic alkalosis with paradoxical aciduria .
B
First born male is commonly affected
C
Ramstedt operation is done
D
Visible peristalsis is always seen
High-Yield Explanation
Clinical presentation: Infants is normal at bih, symptomatic between the ages of 3-6 weeksQ . Infants with HPS typically present with projectile non bilious vomitingQ. Visible gastric peristalsis may be seen (not always)as a wave of contraction from the left upper quadrant to the epigastriumQ. Typical electrolyte abnormality: Hypochloremic, hypokalemic, metabolic alkalosis with paradoxical aciduriaQ. First born male commonly affected. Ramsted operation commonly done.

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