The stomach contains something called the pylorus, which connects the stomach to the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. Together, the pylorus and duodenum play an ...

Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that occurs when the passage between the stomach and the small intestine narrows. It typically occurs in infants and can cause an obstruction, leading to ...

The pylorus is a muscular valve located between the stomach and the small intestine. It’s the exit point of the stomach and the gateway to the duodenum of the small intestine. It helps the stomach ...

Ultrasonography showed pyloric stenosis. Infantile pyloric stenosis causes gastric-outlet obstruction caused by hypertrophy of the pylorus. The diagnosis is currently made on the basis of the clinical ...