Biliary atresia: an update on our understanding of the disorder

Authors
Narkewicz, MR
Citation
Mr. Narkewicz, Biliary atresia: an update on our understanding of the disorder, CURR OP PED, 13(5), 2001, pp. 435-440
Citations number
66
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
10408703 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
435 - 440
Database
ISI
SICI code
1040-8703(200110)13:5<435:BAAUOO>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Biliary atresia is the leading cause of cholestasis in infants younger than 3 months. It is also the leading indication for liver transplantation in c hildren. This review focuses on recent advances in the etiology, diagnosis, and management of biliary atresia. Curr Opin Pediatr 2001, 13:435-440 (C) 2001 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.