Onset ages of hepatopulmonary syndrome and pulmonary hypertension in patients with biliary atresia
ConclusionThe onset of HPS was significantly earlier than that of PoPH. The mortality rate was high in patients with PoPH. Teenagers with BA should receive routine cardiac echocardiograms to detect PH in its early stages.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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