The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Apr 2006
Multicenter StudyA multicenter study of the outcome of biliary atresia in the United States, 1997 to 2000.
To determine the prognostic factors and optimal approaches to the diagnosis and management of biliary atresia, the leading indication for liver transplantation in children. ⋯ Outcome in the study centers was equivalent to that reported in other countries. Total bilirubin in early follow-up after HPE was highly predictive of outcome. Efforts to improve bile flow after HPE may lead to improved outcome in children with biliary atresia.