PostKasai Portoenterostomy Dissection of a Branch of the Right Hepatic Artery – A Rare Complication
Hepatic artery branch dissection is a lesser-known complication after biliary atresia surgery. The presentation is massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding and rapid drop in hemoglobin levels. We present a 6-week-old infant with biliary atresia who had dissection of a branch of the right hepatic arte...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_286_24 |
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| Summary: | Hepatic artery branch dissection is a lesser-known complication after biliary atresia surgery. The presentation is massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding and rapid drop in hemoglobin levels. We present a 6-week-old infant with biliary atresia who had dissection of a branch of the right hepatic artery which was managed by angioembolization. |
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| ISSN: | 0971-9261 1998-3891 |