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- D Danikas, W P Geis, E M Ginalis, S A Gorcey, and C Stratoulias.
- Monmouth Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, USA. Ddanikas@onebox.com
- JSLS. 2000 Apr 1; 4 (2): 173-5.
Background And ObjectivesIdiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, in adults, is a rare disease. Partial gastrectomy, gastroenterostomy, pyloromyotomy, pyloroplasty and endoscopic dilatation have all been recommended with variable results. A 54-year-old white female is presented with the onset of symptoms of idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis one year prior to operation. Two endoscopic pyloric sphincter balloon dilatations provided only temporary relief.MethodA laparoscopic pyloroplasty was performed.ResultThe patient tolerated a solid diet on postoperative day three. The patient was symptom-free at a 13 month follow-up.ConclusionsIdiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in adults can be treated with laparoscopic pyloroplasty, offering a minimally invasive alternative to open repair.
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