Timing, procedures and efficacy of liver transplantation in children with biliary atresia
10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-3232.2024.01.001
- Author:
Xiapukaiti· Fulati
;
Tuerhongjiang· Tuxun
;
Hao Wen
;
Gang Yao
;
- Publication Type:Editorial
- Keywords:
Biliary atresia, Children, Liver transplantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatic Surgery(Electronic Edition)
2024;13(1):1-4
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Biliary atresia is a category of disease caused by biliary cirrhosis due to progressive fibro-inflammatory obstruction of extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts, and eventually progresses into liver failure. It is a common indication for liver transplantation in children. In this article, the pathogenesis, diagnosis of biliary atresia, timing, procedures and postoperative complications of liver transplantation were illustrated. Meantime, current status and development of pediatric liver transplantation were discussed.
- Full text:20241122164636581951.pdf