A Clinical Study on Obstructive Jaundice

Abstract

BACKGROUNDJaundice refers to yellowish discolouration of skin, sclera and mucous membranes due to increased concentration of bilirubin in body fluids. The pathological mechanism of jaundice can be classified into haemolytic, hepatocellular and obstructive. Jaundice that can be corrected with surgery is known as obstructive jaundice. Aims  To study the cases of obstructive jaundice and evaluation of clinical features, diagnosis and management.  To study incidence in relation to age and sex of patients. To study various causes, pathological diagnosis in obstructive jaundice cases.  To study the clinical presentation in various surgical jaundice patients. To study the treatment in various surgical jaundice patients.