Alternative Names
Pyloromyotomy; Pyloric stenosis repair
Risks:
Risks of anesthesia include the following:
- Reactions to medications
- Problems breathing
Risks of any operation include the following:
Risks specific to this procedure:
- Leakage of stomach contents
- Long-term diarrhea
- Malnutrition
- Tear in the lining of surrounding organs (mucosal perforation)