Question
How should neonatal obstructive jaundice be treated to reduce jaundice?
Answer
Surgical treatment is one of the primary methods for early obstructive jaundice, including the removal of the lesion, extraction of gallstones, and bile duct rerouting. However, for cases of malignant obstructive jaundice discovered at a late stage, the risk and complications of surgery are greater. Patients with moderate to severe obstructive jaundice may experience higher postoperative complications and mortality rates due to factors such as age, tumor invasion, low proteinemia, liver and kidney dysfunction, and malnutrition. Currently, interventional treatment is first adopted to alleviate obstructive jaundice, improve overall condition, and help assess tumor staging and surgical resection rates, thereby reducing unnecessary trauma and postoperative complications.