The risk of bilirubin encephalopathy in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

OKTAY R., Satar M., ATICI A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.38, no.2, pp.199-204, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.199-204
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Jaundice is the most common and one of the most annoying problems that can occur in the newborn. Although most jaundiced infants recover without any serious problem, there is always a risk of bilirubin encephalopathy during the period of hyperbilirubinemia.