Risk Factors and Prognostic Effects of Cholangitis after Kasai Procedure in Biliary Atresia Patients: A Retrospective Clinical Study

This retrospective study of 180 biliary atresia patients identifies elevated pre-operative gamma-glutamyl transferase as a risk factor for post-Kasai cholangitis, which occurred in 66% of cases. Older age at surgery and higher liver fibrosis scores predict recurrent cholangitis, informing risk stratification and surveillance strategies in this population.