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Advances in the surgical technique of Kasai portoenterostomy
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In brief
This article reviews recent technical advances in the Kasai portoenterostomy procedure, the primary surgical intervention for biliary atresia in infants. The authors discuss refinements in surgical approach and technique that aim to improve bile drainage and delay or prevent the need for liver transplantation in affected children.
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Publication date: December 2024
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6
Author(s): Joel Cazares, Hiroyuki Koga, Atsuyuki Yamataka
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