A 4-week-old boy presents with a 10-day history of vomiting that has increased in frequency and forcefulness. The vomitus is not bile stained. The child feeds avidly and looks well, but he has been losing weight. An ultrasound of the abdomen is shown. Which of the following should be the next step in this patient’s management?
A 4-week-old boy presents with a 10-day history of vomiting that has increased in frequency and forcefulness. The vomitus is not bile stained. The child feeds avidly and looks well, but he has been losing weight. An ultrasound of the abdomen is shown. Which of the following should be the next step in this patient’s management?
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A 4-week-old boy presents with a 10-day history of vomiting that has increased in frequency and forcefulness. The vomitus is not bile stained. The child feeds avidly and looks well, but he has been losing weight. An ultrasound of the abdomen is shown. Which of the following should be the next step in this patient's management?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Surgical consultation for pyloromyotomy
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