Sutha Eiamkulbutr, Chomchanat Tubjareon, Anapat Sanpavat, Teerasak Phewplung, Nimmita Srisan, Palittiya Sintusek
Several diseases originate from bile duct pathology. Despite studies on these diseases, certain etiologies of some of them still cannot be concluded. The most common disease of the bile duct in newborns is biliary atresia, whose prognosis varies according to the age of surgical correction. Other diseases such as Alagille syndrome, inspissated bile duct syndrome, and choledochal cysts are also time-sensitive because they can cause severe liver damage due to obstruction. The majority of these diseases present with cholestatic jaundice in the newborn or infant period, which is quite difficult to differentiate regarding clinical acumen and initial investigations...
March 7, 2024: World Journal of Gastroenterology: WJG