The Epidemiology and Etiology of Cholangitis After Kasai Portoenterostomy in Patients With Biliary Atresia

Abstract

The present study is the largest to show the high incidence and characteristics of cholangitis after KPE in patients with biliary atresia. Enterococcus is a common pathogen of cholangitis after KPE and should be considered when choosing empiric antimicrobial therapy.