Biliary Atresia Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnosis of Biliary atresia is mady by…..
A
US then
HIDA Scan (cholescintigraphy) >obstructed bile ducts
Liver biopsy
2
Q
Treatment of Biliary Atresia
A
Kasai operation (portoenterostomy)
3
Q
Main complications of Biliary atresia
A
Cirrhosis and portal HTN
4
Q
Complications of cirrhosis and Portal HTN
A
- Oesophageal varices
- Ascites and SBP
- Encephalopathy
- Malnutrition
- Pruritus
- Hepatorenal syndrome
- Hepatopulmonary syndrome
5
Q
Diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis after biliary atresia
A
Paracenthesis and treated by broad spectrum AB
6
Q
Treatment of pruritus in obstructive jaundice
A
Phenobarbital to stimulate bile flow.
• cholestyramine which is a bile salt resin.
• ursodeoxycholic acid, an oral bile acid.
