[Hypokalemic alkalosis in patients with pyloroduodenal stenosis].

The work presents an analysis of results of examinations and treatment of 56 patients with Darrow hypokalemic alkalosis resulting from stenosis of the pylorus. In 45 of them the stenosis was caused by ulcer disease of the stomach and duodenum. The timely diagnosis, admission to the hospital and adequate therapy in 53 patients facilitated successful surgical interventions. In 3 patients the therapy was ineffective.