Effect of N-acetylcysteine on liver and kidney function tests after surgical bypass in obstructive jaundice: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: It has been shown that N-acetylcysteine may be useful in correcting postoperative hepatic and renal function in many pathological conditions. The present study aimed to examine the effect of N-acetylcysteine on liver and kidney function tests after surgical bypass in patients with obstructive jaundice.

Methods: & Materials: A total of 30 patients with obstructive jaundice who were candidates for bypass surgery were enrolled in this randomized clinical trial.