Chi-square test was employed for statistical analysis. The results of the HIDA scans were analyzed and correlated with the final diagnosis, gender and age of the patients. The HIDA scan was evaluated on the basis of uptake of the radioactive tracer by the liver at 5 minutes after intravenous injection retention of radioactive tracer within the liver at 24 hours after injection and visualization of excretion of tracer into the intestine upto 24 hours after administration. All patients received phenobarbitone and ursodeoxycholic acid for 5 days, prior to the HIDA scan. Non-BA patients were included in the neonatal hepatitis (NH) group. Biliary atresia (BA) was diagnosed on the basis of intra-operative cholangiogram. Methods: Our study involves the retrospective analysis of 46 patients with neonatal cholestasis who underwent HIDA scans at the Pediatric Hepatobiliary Clinic, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children from May 2005 to July 2007. We hope your experience with us is an excellent one.Aim: To determine the utility of Tc99m-Mebrofenin hepato-biliary scintigraphy (HIDA scan) for diagnosis of biliary atresia in patients with neonatal cholestasis. Barium may interfere with test results.įor additional information or if you are unable to keep your appointment, please call 706.774.3183.
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