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Review
. 2005 May;21(3):344-7.
doi: 10.1097/01.mog.0000158112.59463.f7.

Pediatric hepatobiliary disease

Harpreet Pall  1 , Maureen M Jonas
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Review

Pediatric hepatobiliary disease

Harpreet Pall et al. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2005 May.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review summarizes recent advancements occurring over the past year in the field of pediatric hepatology. They have helped in the understanding and treatment of several liver and biliary tract disorders of childhood.

Recent findings: Recent advancements in the areas of childhood primary sclerosing cholangitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, acute liver failure, liver transplantation, neonatal hemochromatosis, and the Biliary Atresia Research Consortium have been summarized.

Summary: Developments and continued research in these areas have the potential to bring significant benefits to children affected by these disorders.

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