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Atresia de Vias Biliares - Resumen de la 5ta sesión Nacional de Residentes de Mexico

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Spanish-language presentation from Mexico's 5th National Residency Session discussing biliary atresia management, focusing on Kasai portoenterostomy technique (open vs laparoscopic approaches), postoperative care including steroid protocols, and cholangitis prevention as key prognostic factor. Emphasizes importance of early intervention and surgical expertise in resource-limited settings with low liver transplant availability.

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  • Biliary atresia presents with late-onset jaundice after 2 weeks of life; acholic stools and dark urine are key clinical indicators.
  • Kasai portoenterostomy aims to establish bile flow and delay transplant; success depends on early surgery and preventing cholangitis.
  • Laparoscopic vs open Kasai remains controversial—no rigorous evidence proves laparoscopic superiority; both require expert technique.
  • Recurrent cholangitis is the strongest predictor of long-term Kasai failure; aggressive IV antibiotic treatment is essential.
  • Corticosteroid protocol (IV methylprednisolone boluses days 1-5, then oral prednisone taper) is used postoperatively to reduce inflammation.

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