SPHP Radiology Protocols

Radiology Protocols

Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric Stenosis US
(last edited 2/15/2019)
(last reviewed 2/15/2019)

Fasting for 4 hours


  • Longitudinal pylorus without and with canal length measurement (normal less than 15 mm)
  • Transverse (short axis) pylorus without and with single wall muscle thickness measurement (normal less than 3 mm)
  • Transverse pylorus with double wall measurement (normal less than 10 mm)
  • Position baby inclined, left side elevated position during/after feeding.  Watch for food material to transit through pyloric channel.  Image this (still and/or cine clip)

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