Most common long-term complication is portal hypertension, which increases with larger portoenterostomy anastomosis, potentially leading to obstruction
Atresia de Vias Biliares - Resumen de la 5ta sesión Nacional de Residentes de Mexico
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clinicalBiliary atresia is obstruction of the extrahepatic bile duct leading to cholestasis and hepatic fibrosis↗
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clinicalClinical manifestations include late jaundice (after two weeks of life), acholic stools, dark urine, and hepatomegaly↗
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epidemiologicalBiliary atresia is the most common cause of neonatal cholestasis with predominance in females↗
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clinicalIntraoperative cholangiography is most concordant when done laparoscopically↗
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clinicalSurgery is not recommended if patient is less than 60 days old, as younger patients have better outcomes↗
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clinicalMost common long-term complication is portal hypertension, which increases with larger portoenterostomy anastomosis, potentially leading to obstruction↗
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clinicalMost experts agree on using high-dose steroids in postoperative management↗
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guidelineTransplant is indicated for patients with cirrhosis↗
