Common pediatric surgery problems.pdf
Common pediatric surgery problems.pdf
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Case 11<br />
A 6-wk-old infant presents with jaundice. A sonogram<br />
appears normal. HIDA scan fails to demonstrate emptying<br />
into the duodenum. What is the next best step in<br />
management?<br />
A. List for liver transplant.<br />
B. Follow closely until 3 months of age, then do Kasai.<br />
C. Percutaneous liver biopsy.<br />
D. Initiate anti-inflammatory therapy.<br />
E. Laparotomy with operative cholangiogram and liver<br />
biopsy, then Kasai if warranted.