Abstract
Twenty-eight patients with neonatal cholestasis were given appropriate tests to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Comparison of the results showing total obstruction on scintigraphy but not on liver biopsy is presented. It is suggested that liver biopsy be performed to confirm the diagnosis prior to undertaking exploratory laparotomy when radionuclear scan suggests extrahepatic biliary atresia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 30-34 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1986 |
Keywords
- Extrahepatic biliary atresia
- Liver biopsy
- Neonatal jaundice
- Scintigraphy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Gastroenterology