Universal screening for biliary atresia using an infant stool color card in Taiwan†

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Authors

Cheng‐Hui Hsiao · Cardinal Tien Hospital

Mei‐Hwei Chang · National Taiwan University Hospital

Huey‐Ling Chen · National Taiwan University Hospital

Hung‐Chang Lee · Mackay Memorial Hospital

Tzee–Chung Wu · Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Chieh‐Chung Lin · Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Yao‐Jong Yang

Abstract

Universal screening using the stool color cards can enhance earlier referral, which may ultimately lead to timely performance of the Kasai operation and better postoperative outcome in infants with biliary atresia.

Topics & Keywords

Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hepatology

Volume 47, Issue 4, pp. 1233-1240

DOI: 10.1002/hep.22182

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