Abstract:Objective: The Kasai portoenterostomy has been accepted as the primary therapeutic treatment for biliary atresia. However, successful bile drainage does not always promise a long-term native liver survival. Several clinical factors were evaluated to discover associations with the outcomes. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of infants with biliary atresia who underwent the conventional Kasai portoenterostomy at Siriraj Hospital, January 2006-August 2018. The patient demographics, perioperative… Show more
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