Clinical Profile, Diagnosis and Management of Surgical Obstructive Jaundice

Authors

  • Srimannarayana Y Assistant professor, Department of general surgery, Malla Reddy institute of medical sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana,India
  • Sudheer M Assistant professor, Department of general surgery, Malla Reddy institute of medical sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana,India

Keywords:

Obstructive jaundice, common bile duct stone, pain abdomen, pruritus, cholecystectomy, Whipple’ procedure.

Abstract

Background: There are numerous causes of obstructive jaundice, choledocholithias is the commonest. Patients with obstructive jaundice typically present with complain of yellow skin and eyes, pale stools, dark coloured urine, jaundice, and pruritus. A precise pre-operative diagnosis in almost continuously possible today because of advances in imaging techniques over the decades. Objectives: To study the clinical profile and management of patients with obstructive jaundice.Methods: This was institution based, interventional, prospective, randomized study. Study was conducted at Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana from September 2020 to August 2021 including 80 patients.Thorough history and clinical examination was done. Patients endured for various laboratory investigations, and radiological evaluation. Analysis was done on SPSS software. Results: Among 80 Obstructive Jaundicepatients, 35 (43.75%) were male and 45 (56.25%) were female. The majority of patients (53.75%) were 31-50 yrs of age.Jaundice as per history in benign conditions was in 50 patients (62.5%) and in malignant condition 30 patients (37.5%). Conclusion: In the present study the occurrence of obstructive jaundice was maximum in the 31-50 year age group. Open exploration of CBD under experienced hands was a good treatment modality in the management of obstructive jaundice.

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Published

2021-11-08

How to Cite

Srimannarayana Y, & Sudheer M. (2021). Clinical Profile, Diagnosis and Management of Surgical Obstructive Jaundice. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(19), 358–360. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/3144