Biliary atresia: should all patients undergo a portoenterostomy?
KS Azarow, MJ Phillips, AD Sandler… - Journal of pediatric …, 1997 - Elsevier
Purpose: The management of noncorrectable extra hepatic biliary atresia includes
portoenterostomy, although the results of the surgery are variable. This study was done to
develop criteria that could successfully predict the outcome of surgery based on
preoperative data, including percutaneous liver biopsy, allowing a more selective approach
to the care of these babies. Methods: The charts and biopsy results of 31 patients who
underwent a Kasai procedure for biliary atresia between 1984 and 1994 were reviewed …
portoenterostomy, although the results of the surgery are variable. This study was done to
develop criteria that could successfully predict the outcome of surgery based on
preoperative data, including percutaneous liver biopsy, allowing a more selective approach
to the care of these babies. Methods: The charts and biopsy results of 31 patients who
underwent a Kasai procedure for biliary atresia between 1984 and 1994 were reviewed …