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Impact of bacterial infection on native liver survival in children with cirrhosis due to biliary atresia

Varissara Kaewchaivijit, Pornthep Tanpowpong, Songpon Getsuwan, Sophida Boonsathorn, Chatmanee Lertudomphonwanit, Suporn Treepongkaruna

Question: Are bacterial infections associated with lower native liver survival in children with biliary atresia (BA)?
Finding: Children with BA and proven/suspected bacterial infections, including cholangitis, had significantly lower native liver survival and higher rates of liver transplantation or death.
Meaning: Early recognition, appropriate management, and prevention of bacterial infections may improve native liver survival in children with BA-related cirrhosis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.00388 [Epub ahead of print]

Prospective, Controlled Trial with Dipheny1-dimethy1-dicarboxylate in Children with Chronic Liver Diseses : The Effect on Lowering Serum Aminotransferase Levels

Ji Eun Wunon, Sang Gil An, Ki Moon Cha, Yong Min Chung, Hee Sup Kim, Hann Tchah, Ho Jin Park

Clin Exp Pediatr. 1995;38(10):1378-1383. Published online October 15, 1995

Purpose : The prospective cotrolled study was performed to identify the effect of the dipheny1-dimethy1-dicarboxylate(PMC) on lowering serum transaminases in children with chronic liver diseases. Methods : The twenty patients were paticipated in this study who were followed up in the Department of Pediatrics of the Seoul Red Cross Hospital because of the elevated levels of serum alaine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate...

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