Partial internal biliary diversion through a cholecystojejunocolonic anastomosis--a novel surgical approach for patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis: a preliminary report.

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.03.029

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Partial internal biliary diversion through a cholecystojejunocolonic anastomosis--a novel surgical approach for patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis: a preliminary report.

Journal of pediatric surgery - 1 Aug 2007

Bustorff-Silva Joaquim, Sbraggia Neto Lourenço, Olímpio Hugo, de Alcantara Roberta Vacari, Matsushima Erica, De Tommaso Adriana Maria Alves, Brandão Maria Angela Bellomo, Hessel Gabriel

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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to describe the initial experience with a novel approach to the surgical treatment of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), avoiding the creation of a permanent stoma. METHODS: Two teenaged patients, aged 15 and 17 years, underwent partial internal biliary diversion to treat uncontrollable pruritus associated with PFIC. The surgical technique...

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