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The Cause of Pyloric Stenosis of Infancy chronicles the debate surrounding the cause of pyloric stenosis from its earliest discovery 300 years ago to the present. The Primary Hyperacidity Theory offers a credible explanation for all the classical signs and symptoms of pyloric stenosis as well a its associated features. In addition, this book comprehensively explores the medical and surgical treatment options as well as the general features used for diagnosis. An understanding of the true cause of pyloric stenosis will thus allow for treatment that is more individualized and sensitive to patients' needs.
List of contents
1. The early descriptions2. The early theories of causation3. History of medical treatment4. Early surgical treatment5. Ramstedt and beyond6. The alkalosis story7. The personal story8. What makes the adult pyloric sphincter contract?9. How does acid in the duodenum trigger sphincter contraction?10. Stomach motility and gastric emptying11. The pyloric sphincter and pyloric stenosis of infancy12. Symptoms-signs and other clues13. Genetics-the seed and the soil14. The gastrin connection-- is it responsible for neonatal hyperacidity?15. The hesitant beginnings of the primary hyperacidity theory of cause16. The primary hyperacidity theory17. Clinical aspects and their explanation18. The link between pyloric stenosis of infancy and duodenal ulcer in adults: feedback --negative and positive19. Other contemporary lines of enquiry20. Conclusion21. The PS or reflux dilemma: Addendum 1 22. The real world: Addendum 2
About the author
Ian Munro Rogers worked as a Consultant Surgeon at the Ingham Infirmary, South Shields and subsequently at
South Tyneside Foundation Trust, from 1978 to 2004. He went to Allan Glen’s School, Glasgow and earned an
M.B., Ch.B. from Glasgow University in 1967. Dr. Rogers received surgical training at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
and Westminster Hospital London. He is the author of many papers on the cause of pyloric stenosis of infancy and
other general surgical topics.
Dr. Rogers was President of the North East Surgical Society of England in 2000 and, for many years, he was also a
Guest Examiner in Surgery for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow. After retirement, he spent
several years teaching surgery at AIMST University in Malaysia as a Visiting Professor in Surgery. Now retired, Dr.
Rogers spends most of his time pursuing his hobby of music as a choir Member (Voices Together) as well as a singer
in a musical trio (The Three Wise Men). He is married with 4 children
Report
"This is a fascinating and easy read. It can be 'digested' in one or two sessions and provides new insights not just into pyloric stenosis, but also into the bigger picture of the research approach to the cause and perhaps prevention of many diseases. I recommend it strongly to all healthcare providers." --© Doody's Review Service, 2021, Jay P. Goldsmith, MD(Tulane University School of Medicine), reviewer, expert opinion
"The Cause of Pyloric Stenosis of Infancy chronicles the debate surrounding the cause of pyloric stenosis from its earliest discovery 300 years ago to the present. The Primary Hyperacidity Theory offers a credible explanation for all the classical signs and symptoms of pyloric stenosis as well its associated features. In addition, this book comprehensively explores the medical and surgical treatment options as well as the general features used for diagnosis. An understanding of the true cause of pyloric stenosis will thus allow for treatment that is more individualized and sensitive to patients' needs." --Anticancer Research
