Question

A 2-month-old infant presents with projectile vomiting after feeds, and a palpable olive-like mass in the abdomen is suspected. According to NICE, which investigation is key for confirming the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound of the abdomen

Answer

Barium swallow

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Abdominal X-ray

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Upper GI endoscopy

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24-hour pH study

Practice question

A 2-month-old infant presents with projectile vomiting after feeds, and a palpable olive-like mass in the abdomen is suspected. According to NICE, which investigation is key for confirming the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?