Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the first-line investigation for necrotising enterocolitis? _____

If surgery for biliary atresia is unsuccessful, a _____ may be needed in the first 2-5 years

What demographic does necrotising enterocolitis usually occur in? _____

What is the mangement of biliary atresia? _____

Biliary atresia tends to onset _____

What is the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis? _____ ± Surgery

_____ is a rare infant liver condition in which the extrahepatic biliary ducts are obstructed or discontinued, causing bile stasis & progressive liver injury

Necrotising enterocolitis tends to occur _____ after birth

What is the first step in evaluation of biliary atresia? (after bilirubin) _____

Neonates with _____ tend to present with jaundice, dark urine, & pale stools