Direct hyperbilirubinemia in infants with congenital heart disease

ConclusionWhile D‐HB was frequently obsereved in infants with CHDs, the majority of D‐HB was resolved spontaneously within 1 week. Neonatal clinical parameters or condition of CHD was not predictive of D‐HB. D‐HB lasting more than 1 week in infants with CHD should be evaluated for the cause.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pediatrics International - November 27, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jun Fujishiro, Masahiko Sugiyama, Tetsuya Ishimaru, Miho Watanabe, Kaori Sato, Noriko Hoshino, Chizue Uotani, Mai Kutsukake, Yoichiro Hirata, Akira Oka Tags: Original Article Source Type: research