Variability in age at Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia across US children's hospitals

Multi-institutional study of 470 infants across 46 US hospitals reveals significant variability in timing of Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia, with median age of 57 days and range from 38 to 76 days. Black/African-American race and Pacific-West region associated with delayed surgery, highlighting potential healthcare disparities in access to timely intervention.