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Ultrasound Accuracy in Biliary Atresia Diagnosis by Carlos Cuadros is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes a study evaluating the sensitivity of ultrasound in diagnosing biliary atresia. The study prospectively examined 90 infants with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia using ultrasound to identify features that differentiate biliary atresia from other causes of jaundice. Ultrasound identified 8 features with a significant difference between groups. The triangular cord sign, abnormal gallbladder wall, and absent common bile duct had the greatest individual sensitivity and specificity for diag
- Author
- Carlos Cuadros
- Language
- EN