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Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is the main reason for nonbilious vomiting in the first 3 months of life and is diagnosed by ultrasound. Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy is the treatment of choice. Its technique, relevant pitfalls and useful tips and tricks are summarized here.
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Mayer, S., Martynov, I., Lacher, M. (2021). Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy. In: Lacher, M., Muensterer, O.J. (eds) Video Atlas of Pediatric Endosurgery (VAPE). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58043-8_7
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