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Centralization of Biliary Atresia: Has Germany Learned Its Lessons?

Omid Madadi‐Sanjani, David Fortmann, Udo Rolle, Burkhard Rodeck, Ekkehard Sturm, Eva‐Doreen Pfister, Joachim F. Kuebler, Ulrich Baumann, Peter Schmittenbecher, Claus Petersen

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery · 2021 · 20 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Our observation shows that KPE management requires improvement in Germany. Centralization of BA patients to German reference liver units is not yet mandatory. However, European and national efforts with regard to the centralization of rare diseases support our common endeavor in this direction.

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