What Happens after Kasai for Biliary Atresia? A European Multicenter Survey

This European multicenter survey reveals significant variation in adjuvant therapy following Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia, with no consensus on steroid regimens, antibiotic prophylaxis duration, or antiviral treatment protocols. Despite all 19 centers performing exclusively open procedures, self-reported jaundice clearance rates varied widely from 30-60%, highlighting the need for standardized postoperative protocols.