Pyloric atresia: a case report

ABSTRACT

Pyloric atresia is an uncommun condition occuring in 1/100.000 live births. It can be isolated or associated with other congenital anomalies. Authors present a case of isolated pyloric atresia in a male neonate explored for non bilious vomiting. Diagnosis was done on plain abdominal x-ray which showed a distended stomach as a single gas-filled bubble with a gasless abdomen. Digestive opacification showed distended stomach. The surgical treatement consisted on the excision of the web in combination with pyloroplasty. Pyloric atresia is establish on plain radiograph and must alert the surgeon of the severity of this condition