Prenatal non-visualization of fetal gallbladder: beware of biliary atresia!
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Ultrasonographic Triangular Cord Sign and Gallbladder Abnormality in Diagnosis of Biliary Atresia
Introduction: Early diagnosis of biliary atresia is very important for better outcome of treatment. Ultrasonography is one of the diagnostic tools for early differentiation of biliary atresia from other causes of neonatal cholestasis. It has been reported that triangular cord sign (TACS) in sonography is a reliable sign for diagnosis of biliary atresia. The aim of this study was to re-assess ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0960-7692
DOI: 10.1002/uog.9058