Surgical Treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis: Comparison of Partial External Biliary Diversion and Ileal Bypass

Abstract

PEBD is more effective than IB for the permanent improvement of symptoms of PFIC. Ileal bypass procedure, although initially effective, does not ensure good long-term results in more than 50 % of patients, probably due to intestinal re-absorption of bile acids increasing over time.