@article{article_1773064, title={Evaluation of clinical and laboratory findings in cases of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis}, journal={Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine}, volume={8}, pages={1030–1033}, year={2025}, DOI={10.32322/jhsm.1773064}, author={Kurt, Fatih and Kaya, Murat}, keywords={Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, metabolic alkalosis, olive sign, nonbilious vomiting}, abstract={Aims: Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is the most common gastrointestinal disorder in early infancy that requires surgical intervention. Although its etiology is not fully understood, several risk factors have been identified, including male sex, bottle feeding, and being a first-born child. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and laboratory findings of patients with IHPS and to contribute to the existing literature. Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed 19 cases of IHPS diagnosed from 2012 to 2024 at the Department of Pediatrics, Düzce University Research and Training Hospital. Demographic characteristics, presenting complaints, laboratory results, and birth histories of the patients were analyzed. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were performed using SPSS version 25. Results: Of the patients, 78.9% were male, with a median age at diagnosis of 42 days. Bottle feeding was observed in 47.4% of cases, and 47.4% were first-born children. Vomiting was present in all patients, while 68.4% had complaints of poor weight gain. The rate of hypochloremia was 42.1%. A moderate negative correlation was found between maternal age and the duration of symptoms. Conclusion: Early recognition is crucial in the diagnosis and management of IHPS. Training healthcare professionals on this condition may improve early diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Our study provides valuable insights into the risk factors and clinical characteristics of IHPS.}, number={6}, publisher={MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık}