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BILIARY SURGERY IN CHLORPROMAZINE JAUNDICE
Author(s) -
Duhig J. T.
Publication year - 1957
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1957.tb03781.x
Subject(s) - medicine , jaundice , chlorpromazine , etiology , cortisone , general surgery , surgery
Summary1 A case of chlorpromazine induced jaundice is described together with the laboratory findings. 2 The literature relating to the etiology and pathogenesis of the condition is briefly reviewed. 3 Reasons are advanced for attempting to avoid surgery in these cases. 4 It is suggested that puncture biopsy of the liver be performed in order to obtain this end. 5 It is further suggested that in prolonged jaundice treatment with A.C.T.H. or cortisone be instituted.