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Treatment for pyloric stenosis involves surgery (Ramstedt pyloromyotomy) to split the overdeveloped muscles of the pylorus.
Balloon dilation is less effective, but may be considered for infants when the risk of general anesthesia is high.
The patient will be given intravenous fluids, usually prior to surgery.
Surgical repair usually provides complete relief of symptoms.
Small, frequent feedings are usually well tolerated several hours after the surgery.
Call your health care provider if symptoms suggestive of pyloric stenosis develop in your infant.
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