Efficacy of and prognosis after steroid pulse therapy in patients with poor reduction of jaundice after laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy
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Retrospective study of 16 biliary atresia patients receiving steroid pulse therapy for persistent jaundice after laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy shows 44% success rate in achieving jaundice clearance. Successful steroid response strongly predicts long-term bilirubin normalization, while unsuccessful cases may benefit from early revision surgery.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Efficacy of and prognosis after steroid pulse therapy in patients with poor reduction of jaundice after laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-08-08. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1588
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