Abstract

Objective To evaluate the factors affecting the early post-operative cholangeitis after classical Kasai operation for biliary atresia (BA) in children. Methods The clinical data of thirty-five BA children from pediatric surgery department of Nanjing Childrens Hospital was retrospectively analyzed using binary logistic regression analysis. Results The occurrence of early cholangitis after classical Kasai operation was found to correlate with post-op biliary drainage effect, hormone therapy and the length of Roux-loop in operation. No correlation could be established between early cholangeitis and sex,age, total bilirubin and pre-op liver function, ursodeoxycholic and luminal therapy, the installation of anti-refluxing valve in operation and the dosage of antibiotics. Conclusions Good biliary drainage,hormone therapy and sufficient length of Roux-loop were associated with decreased risk of early cholangitis. Key words: Biliary atresia; Cholangitis; Risk factors

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.