Early Detection of Neonatal Cholestasis: Inadequate Assessment of Stool Color by Parents and Primary Healthcare Doctors

Conclusion Neither parents nor youth healthcare doctors nor general practitioners reliably recognize discolored stool. The ISCC is an effective screening method for discolored stool. Our data indicate that the ISCC should be accompanied by unequivocal advices regarding referral for medical investigation upon detection of discolored stools.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - October 28, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Witt, MauriLindeboom, JeanetWijnja, CorryKesler, AnnekeKeyzer-Dekker, Claudia M. G.Verkade, Henkjan J.Hulscher, Jan B. F. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research