Endoscopic recanalization of a portoenterostomy

J Pediatr Surg. 1982 Dec;17(6):901-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(82)80464-8.

Abstract

Sudden cessation of bile flow occurred in an infant with biliary atresia following successful portoenterostomy. Bile flow was re-established by an endoscopic recanalization procedure, and has been sustained during 1 yr of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile Ducts / abnormalities
  • Cholangitis / etiology
  • Cholangitis / surgery*
  • Curettage
  • Endoscopy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Jejunum / surgery*
  • Liver / surgery*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative*