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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Projectile non-bilious vomiting in an infant

Recommended: Pyloric Ultrasound is the preferred imaging study for projectile non-bilious vomiting in an infant. Diagnostic criteria: pyloric muscle thickness > 3 mm or channel length > 15 mm.

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Pyloric Ultrasound

US No contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Diagnostic criteria: pyloric muscle thickness > 3 mm or channel length > 15 mm. Typically presents 3-6 weeks of age.

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