Spectrum of congenital anomalies associated with biliary atresia.
Indian J Pediatr
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1996 Sep-Oct; 63(5): 651-4
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in English
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| ID: sea-80953
ABSTRACT
Several congenital anomalies have been reported in association with biliary atresia. We have analysed the type and frequency of anomalies observed over a 10-year period in consecutive patients operated for extrahepatic biliary atresia at our institution. Of the 107 infants who underwent a laparotomy and surgical correction of biliary atresia, 9 (8.4%) showed significant associated anomalies. Among them, 5 (55.5%) had splenic malformations, 6 (66.6%) had digestive anomalies in the form of malrotation, Meckel's diverticulum and jejunal atresia. One patient had the classical polysplenia syndrome. Our follow-up period was limited (i.e. 5 months) during which time 3 of the 9 (33.3%) patients with associated anomalies became jaundice-free. A higher incidence of malformations found in association with biliary atresia supports the congenital theory and a more thorough search for these anomalies is recommended.
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Main subject:
Abnormalities, Multiple
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Biliary Atresia
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Follow-Up Studies
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Infant
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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