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01-01-2005 | Case Report

Effect of liver transplantation on multiple bone fractures in an infant with end-stage biliary atresia: a case report

Authors: Shunsaku Katsura, Keiko Ogita, Tomoaki Taguchi, Sachiyo Suita, Tomoharu Yoshizumi, Yuji Soejima, Mitsuo Shimada, Yoshihiko Maehara

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 1/2005

Abstract

Osteodystrophy is frequently found in children with chronic cholestatic liver disease. We herein report an end-stage case of biliary atresia that was associated with multiple bone fractures and severe growth retardation. The patient, an 8-month-old female, underwent a living-related liver transplantation and thereafter showed a dramatic improvement in growth and decrease in bone fractures. A correction of the liver function is therefore considered to be a key factor in treating osteodystrophy that is related to chronic cholestatic liver disease. It is also essential to perform liver transplantation at the most appropriate time to enhance and support the growth of these patients.

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Title: Effect of liver transplantation on multiple bone fractures in an infant with end-stage biliary atresia: a case report
Authors: Shunsaku Katsura
Keiko Ogita
Tomoaki Taguchi
Sachiyo Suita
Tomoharu Yoshizumi
Yuji Soejima
Mitsuo Shimada
Yoshihiko Maehara
Publication date: 01-01-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 1/2005
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-004-1262-z

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Effect of liver transplantation on multiple bone fractures in an infant with end-stage biliary atresia: a case report

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