Icterus

Comparison of the Effect of Purgative Manna and Alhagi Pseudoalhagi Usage on Healing Icterus of Infants

Aims: Benign neonatal icterus is a common problem in preterm and term neonates. In some countries, traditional medicine is being used to relieve icterus. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of purgative manna and Alhagi pseudoalhagi usage on healing icterus of infants. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 171 infants with physiologic icterus that was referred to the Imam S...

The Association between Neonatal Icterus or Neonatal Phototherapy and the Likelihood of Childhood Asthma among Iranian Children

Background: There might be a close link between neonatal icterus and/or neonatal phototherapy and childhood asthma. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between neonatal icterus and/or phototherapy and the likelihood of childhood asthma among Iranian population. Materials and Methods The present case-control study was performed on 102 consecutive asthmatic children hospitalized at...

Gastric Duplication Cyst in a man Presenting with Elevated Liver Enzymes and Icterus

Gastric duplication cysts comprise 2-7% of gastrointestinal duplications, rare congenital malformations that can be present at almost any part of the alimentary tract. They mostly present with gastrointestinal obstruction symptoms, ulceration, and painless hemorrhage. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and fullness sensation. Gastric duplications are mostly cystic in shape. Herein, we present a...

The Relationship between Types of Delivery and Methods of Anesthesia with Occurrence of Jaundice in Term Neonates

Background Because of severe adverse effects of hyperbilirubinemia on newborns central nervous system diagnosis of its risk factors before delivery can prevent these effects.  This study aimed to determine the relationship between types of delivery with jaundice during the first week of life in Term neonates. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, all term neonates born in Amiralmo...

[Prediction of renal dysfunction in patients with obstructive icterus].

INTRODUCTION Renal dysfunction is one of complications in patients with obstructive icterus. It is important to recognize it early and take adequate measure to prevent its occurrence. One third of the patients with obstructive icterus have deterioration of renal function before surgical intervention. The aim of the research was to assess the renal dysfunction markers in patients with obstructiv...

Experimental Work Carried out with the Organism Isolated from the Case of Icterus