Pyloromyotomy
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Pyloromyotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the longitudinal and circular muscles of the pylorus
. It is used to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
. It is also known as Ramstedt's Operation, after Conrad Ramstedt
who first performed the procedure in 1911.
Pylorus
The pylorus is the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum . It is divided into two parts:* the pyloric antrum, which connects to the body of the stomach.* the pyloric canal, which connects to the duodenum....
. It is used to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Pyloric stenosis
Pyloric stenosis is a condition that causes severe vomiting in the first few months of life. There is narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the intestines, due to enlargement of the muscle surrounding this opening , which spasms when the stomach empties...
. It is also known as Ramstedt's Operation, after Conrad Ramstedt
Conrad Ramstedt
Wilhelm Conrad Ramstedt was a German surgeon remembered for describing Ramstedt's operation.- Biography :...
who first performed the procedure in 1911.