pyloromyotomy

(noun)

Pyloromyotomy (also known as Ramstedt's procedure) is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the longitudinal and circular muscles of the pylorus to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

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Examples of pyloromyotomy in the following topics:

  • Pylorospasm and Pyloric Stenosis

    • Infantile pyloric stenosis is typically managed with surgery by pyloromyotomy; very few cases are mild enough to be treated medically.