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Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
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What is Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments?
Pediatric hepatobiliary diseases and treatments encompass the pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of conditions such as biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome, and choledochal cysts, with key interventions including the Kasai operation and liver transplantation.
This field addresses biliary atresia as a primary focus, alongside related disorders like Alagille syndrome and choledochal cysts, involving inflammation, cholestasis, and pancreaticobiliary maljunction. The cluster includes 51,758 works on topics such as hepaticojejunostomy, liver transplantation, and disease etiology. Growth data over the past 5 years is not available.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Biliary Atresia Pathogenesis
This sub-topic investigates the etiology, immune-mediated injury, and genetic factors contributing to biliary atresia, including viral triggers and bile duct obliteration mechanisms. Researchers study animal models and histopathological progression.
Kasai Portoenterostomy Outcomes
This sub-topic evaluates long-term success rates, prognostic factors, and complications of the Kasai procedure for biliary atresia. Researchers analyze surgical techniques, timing, and postoperative cholangitis management.
Pediatric Liver Transplantation for Biliary Atresia
This sub-topic covers indications, techniques, and survival data for liver transplantation in biliary atresia patients post-Kasai failure. Researchers address donor shortages, immunosuppression, and posttransplant complications.
Alagille Syndrome Diagnosis and Management
This sub-topic explores genetic mutations in JAG1/NOTCH2, clinical diagnostic criteria, and multidisciplinary management of Alagille syndrome's hepatic, cardiac, and facial features. Researchers study genotype-phenotype correlations.
Choledochal Cysts in Children
This sub-topic examines classification, prenatal diagnosis, surgical excision, and long-term risks of malignancy in pediatric choledochal cysts. Researchers investigate anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction and cystodigestive anastomoses.
Why It Matters
Management of pediatric hepatobiliary diseases directly impacts survival in infants with biliary atresia through procedures like the Kasai operation and liver transplantation. Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy, as analyzed in "Complications of Endoscopic Biliary Sphincterotomy" (1996), shows complication rates varying by indication and technique, informing safer interventions in children with cholestasis or choledochal cysts. Histological assessment from "Histological grading and staging of chronic hepatitis" (1995) by Ishak et al. standardizes evaluation of liver damage in chronic conditions like Alagille syndrome, guiding treatment decisions and transplantation timing.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"Histological grading and staging of chronic hepatitis" (1995) by Ishak et al., as it provides foundational standards for assessing liver pathology relevant to pediatric cholestatic diseases like biliary atresia.
Key Papers Explained
"Histological grading and staging of chronic hepatitis" (1995) by Ishak et al. establishes grading for chronic liver conditions applicable to pediatric hepatitis. "Complications of Endoscopic Biliary Sphincterotomy" (1996) by Freeman et al. analyzes procedural risks in biliary interventions, building on pathology insights for management. These connect histological evaluation to treatment safety in hepatobiliary disorders.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Current research emphasizes Kasai operation outcomes and liver transplantation in biliary atresia, with no recent preprints or news available to indicate shifts.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The “Golden Age” of Probiotics: A Systematic Review and Meta-A... | 2017 | Neonatology | 24.5K | ✕ |
| 2 | Histological grading and staging of chronic hepatitis | 1995 | Journal of Hepatology | 5.0K | ✕ |
| 3 | Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis | 1978 | Annals of Surgery | 3.4K | ✓ |
| 4 | Overexpression of a Transporter Gene in a Multidrug-Resistant ... | 1992 | Science | 3.0K | ✕ |
| 5 | Cellular localization of the multidrug-resistance gene product... | 1987 | Proceedings of the Nat... | 2.8K | ✓ |
| 6 | Complications of Endoscopic Biliary Sphincterotomy | 1996 | New England Journal of... | 2.5K | ✓ |
| 7 | A "Silent" Polymorphism in the <i>MDR</i> 1 Gene Changes Subst... | 2006 | Science | 2.4K | ✓ |
| 8 | Functional polymorphisms of the human multidrug-resistance gen... | 2000 | Proceedings of the Nat... | 2.4K | ✕ |
| 9 | Gut Microbiota Regulates Bile Acid Metabolism by Reducing the ... | 2013 | Cell Metabolism | 2.2K | ✓ |
| 10 | Necrotizing Enterocolitis | 2011 | New England Journal of... | 2.0K | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of research in pediatric hepatobiliary diseases?
Research centers on pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of biliary atresia, including Alagille syndrome and choledochal cysts. Key interventions covered are the Kasai operation, hepaticojejunostomy, and liver transplantation. Topics also include inflammation, cholestasis, and etiology.
How are complications managed in endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy for pediatric cases?
Complications after endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy vary by procedure indication and technique, as shown in "Complications of Endoscopic Biliary Sphincterotomy" (1996). Rates are not primarily tied to patient age or general condition. This informs risk assessment in children with biliary atresia or choledochal cysts.
What role does histological grading play in hepatobiliary diseases?
Histological grading and staging, detailed in "Histological grading and staging of chronic hepatitis" (1995) by Ishak et al., provide a standardized method to assess chronic hepatitis progression. This applies to pediatric conditions with cholestasis or inflammation. It aids in monitoring disease severity and treatment response.
What are common keywords in pediatric hepatobiliary research?
Keywords include Biliary Atresia, Alagille Syndrome, Kasai Operation, Cholestasis, Hepaticojejunostomy, Choledochal Cysts, Liver Transplantation, Inflammation, Pancreaticobiliary Maljunction, and Etiology. These reflect core topics in the 51,758 works. They highlight diagnosis and surgical management.
What treatments are emphasized for biliary atresia?
Treatments focus on the Kasai operation and liver transplantation for biliary atresia. Hepaticojejunostomy is a key procedure within this. Outcomes depend on early diagnosis and intervention timing.
Open Research Questions
- ? What is the precise etiology of biliary atresia and its links to inflammation?
- ? How do outcomes of the Kasai operation compare to liver transplantation in infants with cholestasis?
- ? What genetic factors contribute to Alagille syndrome and choledochal cysts?
- ? How does pancreaticobiliary maljunction influence disease progression in pediatric hepatobiliary disorders?
Recent Trends
The field maintains 51,758 works with no specified 5-year growth rate.
Top-cited papers like "Complications of Endoscopic Biliary Sphincterotomy" continue to inform biliary procedures.
1996No recent preprints or news coverage in the last 12 months or 6 months signals ongoing focus on established topics such as Kasai operation and etiology.
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