Population-based Study of Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in Canada: Investigating the National Changes in Surgical Practice and Outcomes From 2004 to 2021

In brief

This population-based study examines nearly two decades of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis cases across Canada, analyzing trends in surgical management and patient outcomes. The research provides insights into how operative approaches for this common infant condition have evolved nationally between 2004 and 2021.

• HPS is an acquired gastric outlet obstruction in infants requiring surgical intervention, not a congenital anomaly.
• Population-based Canadian data (2004-2021) reveals national trends in HPS surgical practice and patient outcomes.
• Study provides epidemiologic insights into HPS incidence and management patterns across a 17-year period.
• Operative treatment remains the standard of care for HPS; study examines evolving surgical approaches over time.

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