Biliary atresia: The profile, management and outcome of patients treated at a tertiary hospital in central South Africa
Background. Biliary atresia (BA) is an obstructive inflammatory disease of the bile ducts. Without intervention, the disease rapidly progresses to liver cirrhosis and fibrosis, with end-stage liver failure and death occurring within the first 3 years of life. It is the most common indication fo...
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Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2023-11-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/845 |
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