Question

Surgery to correct hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is performed on a 3-week-old infant who has been fed formula. which postoperative feeding regimen is most appropriate

Answer 1

The most appropriate postoperative feeding regimen is; the mother should start feeding the infant with a small quantity of the formula and it should be done slowly to prevent the infant from vomiting which is likely to occur after the first feeding and to also ensure that the infant burp frequently.