Surgical outcome in relation to duct size at the porta hepatis and the use of cholagogues in patients with biliary atresia

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There was no correlation between duct diameter and postoperative LFT but type III ducts were associated with better bile flow on HIDA scan. Cholangitis was seen more often with type I and II ducts in both DHC and UDCA groups. UDCA administration seemed to be beneficial in patients with type III ducts in increasing bile flow and reducing cholangitis.

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