Improved Outcome of Biliary Atresia with Postoperative High-Dose Steroid
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Improved Outcome of Biliary Atresia with Postoperative High-Dose Steroid
Objective. The dosage, duration, and the benefits of high-dose steroid treatment and outcome in biliary atresia (BA) remain controversial. In this study, we evaluated the impact of high-dose steroid therapy on the outcome of BA after the Kasai procedure. Methods. Intravenous prednisolone administration was started 1 week after surgery, followed by 8 to 12 weeks of oral prednisolone. Total bilir...
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عنوان ژورنال: Gastroenterology Research and Practice
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1687-6121,1687-630X
DOI: 10.1155/2013/902431