Fecal Excretion of Rose Bengal I131 in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Jaundice in Infancy with Special Reference to Biliary Atresia

Abstract

Despite the poor prognosis of biliary atresia, there are a small number of cases in which early surgery will be of real benefit. Every effort must therefore be made to arrive at the correct diagnosis as quickly as possible so as not to delay surgical intervention. In our experience, FERB I131 has been the most reliable diagnostic test; we are convinced that this test must be done in every case in which the differential diagnosis of neonatal or infantile jaundice is not clear.