#44 HPB: Obstructive jaundice

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In this episode we discuss the basics of obstructive (or surgical) jaundice with Dr Hendri Pretorius. The presentation theory, red flags and investigations. For an approacch to a patint with obstructive jaundice listen to the podcast linked below from the What's wrong with that patient? series.

Season 1 / Episode 44 12 Apr 2022 English South Africa Natural Sciences · Education

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