Role of Liver Biopsy in Biliary Atresia: Impact of Histological Fibrosis on Kasai Portoenterostomy Outcomes and Decision Making

Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tawfiq Taki Al Lawati, Omar Ibrahim Saadah, Mohammed Jaffer Sajwani, Fatma Ali Ramadhan Al Lawati
DOI: 10.5223/pghn.2026.29.2.131
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of histological fibrosis on liver biopsy at presentation on the decision-making and outcomes of Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE), as well as the subsequent timing of liver transplantation.Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study of children

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Liver Diseases and Immunity

Publication details

Journal / source
Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
131–131
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN