http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26904975

Sharma VK, Ranade PR, Marar S, Nabi F, Nagral A. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 May;28(5):567-75.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:
Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is an uncommon cause of chronic liver disease in children. The literature on the management of pediatric BCS is scarce. Our aim was to determine the long-term outcome of patients undergoing a radiological intervention for the treatment of BCS.

METHODS:
Thirty-two children diagnosed with BCS between 2004 and 2014 were included. Data on the course of disease, medical management, response, and complications related to radiological interventions and outcome were collected.

MAIN RESULTS:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26628442

Mohammad S, Kaurs E, Aguirre VP, Varni JW, Alonso EM. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 May;62(5):751-6.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the present study was to report on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of infants with chronic liver disease using the PedsQL (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) Infant Scales.

METHODS:
The 36-item (ages 1-12 months) and 45-item (ages 13-24 months) PedsQL Infant Scales (physical functioning, physical symptoms, emotional functioning, social functioning, cognitive functioning) were completed by 50 parents of infants with chronic liver disease.

RESULTS:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26655939

Ng J, Paul A, Wright N, Hadzic N, Davenport M. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 May;62(5):746-50.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:
Infants with biliary atresia (BA) are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency. We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors influencing vitamin D levels at presentation and post-Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE).

METHODS:
Single-centre retrospective review of infants with BA who underwent KPE. Pre- and postoperatively 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHVD), liver and bone biochemistry data were collected. 25-OHVD levels <10 and 10 to 20 ng/mL were defined as vitamin D "deficiency" and "insufficiency," respectively.

RESULTS: