The Epidemiology and Etiology of Cholangitis After Kasai Portoenterostomy in Patients With Biliary Atresia

Conclusions: The present study is the largest to show the high incidence and characteristics of cholangitis after KPE in patients with biliary atresia. Enterococcus is a common pathogen of cholangitis after KPE and should be considered when choosing empiric antimicrobial therapy.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Hepatology Source Type: research