Nehal El-Koofy, Eman Mahmoud, Fatma El Mougy, Engy Nasr, Sawsan Okasha, Hanaa El-Karaksy, Ghada Anwar, Mortada H El-Shabrawi, Nora E Badawi, Noha Arafa
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Biliary atresia (BA) is the most common cause of neonatal cholestasis, negatively affecting nutritional status, growth, and development. It is the most frequent paediatric indication for liver transplantation. The Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) operation is an effective procedure with favourable outcomes when performed before two months of age. The present study aimed to assess the nutritional status of patients with biliary atresia who underwent the Kasai operation and to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional counselling using medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) formulas and proper supplementation on their nutritional status, growth, and vitamin D levels...
February 19, 2024: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology: the Official Publication of the Pan-Arab Association of Gastroenterology