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Erschienen in: The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 5/2017

24.01.2017 | Scientific Letter

Objective Assessment of Stool Color in Neonates with Prolonged Jaundice

verfasst von: Siba Prosad Paul, Joanna Barnden, Helen Louise Adams

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 5/2017

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To the Editor: Prolonged neonatal jaundice is diagnosed when a term infant remains clinically jaundiced at 14 d of postnatal life or after 21 d in premature neonates. It is a common presentation in pediatric clinical practice as up to 30–40% of breastfed babies remain jaundiced (predominantly unconjugated) for the first 3 to 4 wk of life [1]. The neonate should preferably be examined under natural daylight [1]. Examination under artificial light may mask the clinical finding in early stages or in those with mild/minimal jaundice, therefore introducing potential for a delayed diagnosis and a poor outcome. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Objective Assessment of Stool Color in Neonates with Prolonged Jaundice
verfasst von
Siba Prosad Paul
Joanna Barnden
Helen Louise Adams
Publikationsdatum
24.01.2017
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-016-2287-8

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