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Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia.

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Purpose of review

The purpose of this study is to review advances in both the pathogenesis and clinical management of biliary atresia.

Recent findings

Immunologic studies have further characterized roles of helper T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells in the immune dysregulation following viral replication within and damage of biliary epithelium. Prominin-1-expressing portal fibroblasts may play an integral role in the biliary fibrosis associated with biliary atresia. A number of genetic polymorphisms have been characterized as leading to susceptibility for biliary atresia. Postoperative corticosteroid therapy is not associated with greater transplant-free survival. Newborn screening may improve outcomes of infants with biliary atresia and may also provide a long-term cost benefit.

Summary

Although recent advances have enhanced our understanding of pathogenesis and clinical management, biliary atresia remains a significant challenge requiring further investigation.

SUBMITTER: Zagory JA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4447429 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia.

Zagory Jessica A JA Nguyen Marie V MV Wang Kasper S KS

Current opinion in pediatrics 20150601 3

<h4>Purpose of review</h4>The purpose of this study is to review advances in both the pathogenesis and clinical management of biliary atresia.<h4>Recent findings</h4>Immunologic studies have further characterized roles of helper T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells in the immune dysregulation following viral replication within and damage of biliary epithelium. Prominin-1-expressing portal fibroblasts may play an integral role in the biliary fibrosis associated with biliary atresia. A numbe ...[more]

PMID: 25944310

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Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia.

Purpose of review

Recent findings

Summary

Publications

Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia.

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