Abnormalities of glucose tolerance as a late consequence of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis surgically treated in the neonate.

75,375 males called to military service were screened to discover the incidence of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. 49 men gave a history of previous surgery for this condition and were given a 45 g/m2 oral glucose tolerance test. Fourteen had impaired glucose tolerance. In no case was there a family history of diabetes mellitus.