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Pattern and Survival of Biliary Atresia Patients; Experience in Southern Nigeria.

This article is from Nigerian Journal of Surgery : Official Publication of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society , volume 19 . Abstract Background:: Biliary atresia (BA) has been a challenge to surgeons worldwide. Beyond the revolutionary surgical technique popularised by Kasai, liver transplantation has added renewed hope in the long-term outcome. In Nigeria, where late presentation is very common, there is need to assess the long-term results of the treatment options available to us. Aim:: We aimed to evaluate the presentation and management outcome of BA and the long-term survival of BA patients seen in our practice. Materials and Methods:: Cases of BA seen between January 2007 and December 2011 in three tertiary health facilities in South East Nigeria were included. Data obtained included age at presentation, clinical features, treatment offered and age at the time of death. Analysis was with the SPSS 17.0. Results:: Twenty four patients comprising 10 (41.7%) males and 14 (58.3%) females were included in the study. The mean age of presentation was 4.02 (±214) months; range 1.75-11.0 months. Fifteen (62.5%) patients had surgery while 9 (37.5%) received medical treatment only. T

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