Revisiting long-term prognostic factors of biliary atresia: A 20-year experience with 81 patients from a single center.
CONCLUSION: A younger age at diagnosis is strongly associated with surgical success in BA. Surgical success, the prothrombin time (INR) at presentation, and liver pathology are independent prognostic factors affecting the long-term outcomes in patients with BA. Therefore, timely diagnosis and early referral to experienced surgical centers are crucial for optimal management and favorable long-term results in BA.
PMID: 31061002 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hanalioğlu D, Özen H, Karhan A, Gümüş E, Demir H, Saltık-Temizel İN, Ekinci S, Karnak İ, Çiftçi AO, Tanyel FC, Yüce A Tags: Turk J Gastroenterol Source Type: research
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