A Pilot Study for Biliary Atresia Diagnosis: Fluorescent Imaging of Indocyanine Green in Stool

This pilot study explores a novel non-invasive diagnostic approach for biliary atresia using fluorescent detection of indocyanine green in infant stool samples. The method leverages ICG's exclusive biliary excretion pathway to confirm bile duct patency, potentially offering an alternative to conventional invasive cholangiography for diagnosing obstructive jaundice in neonates.