Biliary Atresia and Considerations after the Kasai Procedure

Did you know that 80% of children with biliary atresia who undergo a Kasai procedure will still require liver transplant at some point in their life? Dr. Bade, a pediatric gastroenterologist, joins medical students Tucker Oliver and Sarah Chappell to discuss evaluation and management of infants with biliary atresia. Specifically, they will:

• Discuss the presentation and diagnosis of biliary atresia
• Explain pathophysiology behind jaundice
• Discuss preoperative and postoperative recommendations for the Kasai procedure
• Review complications and outcomes of the Kasai procedure
• Share advice for navigating the diagnosis of biliary atresia with families

Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Jennifer Tucker for peer reviewing this episode.

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