title: Gilbert's syndrome as a cause of postoperative jaundice.
abstract: A case of postoperative jaundice due to Gilbert's syndrome in a previously healthy 19-year-old female is presented. Signs and symptoms of jaundice developed on the second postoperative day and resolved spontaneously after 5 days. The diagnosis and characteristics of Gilbert's syndrome and other related abnormalities and factors relevant to anaesthesia which affect bilirubin metabolism are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000758:Anesthesia; D005260:Female; D005878:Gilbert Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006933:Hyperbilirubinemia, Hereditary / Q000150:complications*; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology*; D009525:Niacin; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D009525:Niacin