PEDIATRICS Vol. 47 No. 5 May 1971, pp. 916-919
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Gastric Mucosal Diaphragm in a Child

George M. Johnson M.D.1

1 Department of Pediatrics, Missouri Valley Clinic, Bismarck, North Dakota

The fifth pediatric case of an antral mucosal diaphragm of the stomach is reported. This lesion is to be distinguished from a pyloric mucosal membrane. Usually, there are signs and symptoms of epigastric pain relieved by emesis and/or belching. Antacids and ulcer diets are ineffective.

X-ray findings are distinctive and should allow the pediatrician to make a preoperative diagnosis of this unusual anomaly. This should help the surgeon in his search for the membranous septum in the stomach and in his decision regarding the proper surgical procedure.