Showing posts with label Pediatrics GIT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pediatrics GIT. Show all posts

Friday, December 10, 2010

Pyloric Stenosis~

Pocture below shows string sign

After the string sign, there was something like a mushroom. It was called as mushroom sign = kirklin sign.
Always remember hypocloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Necrotizing enterocolitis~


  • Picture shown pneumatosis intestinalis in necrotizing enterocolitis.
  • Symptoms: Related to introduction of feeds, bloody stool, lethargic.
  • Treatment: Resect necrotic bowel

Hirschprung~

  • Fail to pass meconium in the first 24-48 h of life.
  • Also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon.
  • Barium enema: dilated megacolon
  • Gold standard: Biopsy (absence of ganglion cell)
  • Treatment: Surgical

Duodenal Atresia~

  • This is 'double bubble' sign in duodenal atresia.
  • Patient came with bilious vomiting with every feed.
  • Associated with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).