[The role of hepatobiliary scintigraphy in neonates with persistant jaundice].
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy of infants being examined for persistant neonatal jaundice is best carried out using mebrofenin, a 99m Tc-labeled IDA derivative. This article summarizes the most frequently occurring etiologies of persisting neonatal jaundice and the diagnostic work-up of this condition. Perinatal obliteration of extrahepatic bile ducts requires immediate surgery, whereas other causes of persisting jaundice may be treated medically and/or conservatively.
Thomsen
Mette Kaae
MK
Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby Sygehus, Afdeling for Klinisk Fysiologi og Nuklearmedicin og Paediatrisk Afdeling.
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Frøkiaer
Jørgen
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D001656:Biliary Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D019784:Technetium Tc 99m Diethyl-iminodiacetic Acid
D019784:Technetium Tc 99m Diethyl-iminodiacetic Acid