| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9399879 | Current Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Portoenterostomy remains the treatment of choice for patients with extrahepatic biliary atresia. However, the presence of cirrhosis portends a poorer prognosis and may be an indication for early transplantation. Cirrhosis is more commonly present in the setting of intrahepatic biliary hypoplasia and may account for the lower success rates of portoenterostomy in this group of patients. Five-year survival of the female patients was 88% as compared with 55% of the male patients.
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Stefan MD,