Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia.
Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia.
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DOI:
10.1097/mop.0000000000000214
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发表时间:
2015-06
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Wang KS
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作者:
Zagory JA;Nguyen MV;Wang KS
The purpose of this study is to review advances in both the pathogenesis and clinical management of biliary atresia (BA). 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 BA. A number of genetic polymorphisms have been characterized as leading to susceptibility for BA. Postoperative corticosteroid therapy is not associated with greater transplant-free survival. Newborn screening may improve outcomes of infants with BA and may also provide a long-term cost benefit. Although recent advances have enhanced our understanding of pathogenesis and clinical management, BA remains a significant challenge requiring further investigation.