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Cystic biliary atresia with paucity of bile ducts and gene mutation in KDM6A: a case report https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31414320 Biliary Atresia Surg Case Rep. 2019 Aug 14;5(1):132. doi: 10.1186/s40792-019-0688-4. Cystic biliary atresia with paucity of bile ducts and gene mutation in KDM6A: a case report. Masui D1, Fukahori S2, Mizuochi T3, Watanabe Y3,4, Fukui K3, Ishii S2, Saikusa N2, Hashizume N2, Higashidate N2, Sakamoto S2, Takato A2, Yoshiura KI5, Tanaka Y2,6, Yagi M2. Abstract BACKGROUND: Published on: Aug-2019 Read more	Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency in Brazilian children: a case series (LAL deficiency) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31340901 J Pediatr (Rio J). 2018 Jul 3. pii: S0021-7557(17)30992-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jped.2018.05.016. [Epub ahead of print] Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency in Brazilian children: a case series. Benevides GN1, Miura IK2, Person NC3, Pugliese RPS2, Danesi VLB2, Lima FR4, Porta G2. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the demographic, clinical, laboratory and molecular characteristics of patients with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency. METHODS: A retrospective review of the medical records of children with the disease. RESULTS: Published on: Jul-2019 Read more
Viral hepatitis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31317618 Hepatitis J Paediatr Child Health. 2019 Jul 17. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14562. [Epub ahead of print] Viral hepatitis. Hardikar W1. Abstract Hepatitis viruses A to E can cause abnormal liver function tests in children. Although, overall, they are relatively uncommon in children in Australia, epidemiology diagnosis and treatment modalities for these viruses have evolved over the last decade. This review provides an update on the diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis in children. Published on: Jul-2019	Spleen and Liver Stiffness to Detect Esophageal Varices in Children with Biliary Atresia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31348121 Biliary atresia J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Jul 24. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002430. [Epub ahead of print] Spleen and Liver Stiffness to Detect Esophageal Varices in Children with Biliary Atresia. Sintusek P1,2, Siriporn N3, Punpanich D4, Chongsrisawat V1, Poovorawan Y5. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the accuracy of non-invasive parameters such as liver (LS) and spleen stiffness (SS) to detect esophageal varices (EV) in children with biliary atresia (BA). METHODS: Published on: Jul-2019 Read more
Antibiotic use in cirrhotic children with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A retrospective study using the pediatric health information system (PHIS) database. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31335721 Cirrhosis Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jul;98(29):e16505. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000016505. Antibiotic use in cirrhotic children with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A retrospective study using the pediatric health information system (PHIS) database. Castillo L1, Prachuapthunyachart S1, Hall M2, Shelby S1, Quiros-Tejeira RE1, Vo HD1. Author information Abstract Published on: Jul-2019 Read more	It takes a village: primary care of the pediatric liver transplant recipient. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31369476 Transplant Curr Opin Pediatr. 2019 Jul 31. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000809. [Epub ahead of print] It takes a village: primary care of the pediatric liver transplant recipient. Hassan S1, Ng VL2,3, Aqul A1. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Long-term survival is now the rule rather than the exception for infants and children who undergo livertransplantation for end-stage liver disease, metabolic liver conditions and a variety of other indications. Pediatricians and primary care providers play vital roles in the care and management of this patient population. The purpose of this review is to highlight key aspects important to the care of the pediatric liver transplant recipient. RECENT FINDINGS: Published on: Jul-2019 Read more
Long-term seroprotection of varicella-zoster immunization in pediatric liver transplant recipients https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31335765 Transplant Transplantation. 2019 Jul 15. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000002866. [Epub ahead of print] Long-term seroprotection of varicella-zoster immunization in pediatric liver transplant recipients. Verolet CM1, Pittet LF1, Wildhaber BE2, McLin VA3, Rodriguez M1, Grillet S4, Siegrist CA1,4, Posfay-Barbe KM1. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Chickenpox is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to severe complications, especially in immunocompromised patients. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine appears to be safe and immunogenic in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients, but there are few data on the long-term vaccine-induced seroprotection. METHODS: Published on: Jul-2019 Read more	Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated With Fibrocystic Liver Disease in a 10-Year-Old Child: A Case Report https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31371215 Hepatocellular carcinoma Transplant Proc. 2019 Jul 29. pii: S0041-1345(18)31519-7. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.03.030. [Epub ahead of print] Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated With Fibrocystic Liver Disease in a 10-Year-Old Child: A Case Report. Kumar K1, Almanea H2, Broering D2, Shagrani M3. Abstract BACKGROUND: Published on: Jul-2019 Read more
Portal Hypertension of a Delayed Onset Following Liver Abscesses in a 12-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31338316 Portal hypertension Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr. 2019 Jul;22(4):400-406. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2019.22.4.400. Epub 2019 Jun 19. Portal Hypertension of a Delayed Onset Following Liver Abscesses in a 12-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Al-Qurashi FO1, Aladsani AA1, Al Qanea FK1, Faisal SY2. Author information Abstract Published on: Jul-2019 Read more	The Effect of Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation on Neurocognitive Outcomes in Children. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31371696 Transplant Ann Transplant. 2019 Aug 2;24:446-453. doi: 10.12659/AOT.914164. The Effect of Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation on Neurocognitive Outcomes in Children. Sun Y1, Jia L1, Yu H1, Zhu M1, Sheng M1, Yu W1. Abstract BACKGROUND Neurocognitive dysfunction commonly occurs after solid organ transplantation and affects 15-30% of liver transplant recipients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the neurocognitive changes pre- and post-operation and the relative factors affecting those changes. MATERIAL AND METHODS Published on: Jul-2019 Read more

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