Screening and outcomes in biliary atresi
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Ronald J. Sokol; Ross W. Shepherd; Riccardo Superina; Jorge A. Bezerra; Patricia
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Article
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2007
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Biliary atresia is the most common cause of end-stage liver disease in the infant and is the leading pediatric indication for liver transplantation in the United States. Earlier diagnosis (<30-45 days of life) is associated with improved outcomes following the Kasai portoenterostomy and longer survi