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Bacterial cholangitis after surgery for biliary atresia.

C Ecoffey1, E Rothman, O Bernard

  • 1Service d'Hépatologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Bicêtre, France.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial cholangitis frequently occurs after biliary atresia surgery, especially within 3 months. Early antibiotic use and bile flow restoration are associated factors, but prompt treatment is key.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Biliary atresia is a severe neonatal liver disease requiring surgical intervention.
  • Bacterial cholangitis is a significant postoperative complication following biliary atresia repair.
  • Understanding cholangitis incidence and risk factors is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of bacterial cholangitis in infants undergoing surgery for biliary atresia.
  • To identify associated factors and clinical manifestations of cholangitis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different surgical approaches and antibiotic use.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 129 infants operated on for biliary atresia over 5 years.

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  • Analysis of hepatic portoenterostomy cases (n=101) for cholangitis episodes.
  • Review of clinical data, laboratory results, microbiological cultures, and surgical procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Forty-six of 101 infants (45.5%) who had hepatic portoenterostomy experienced 105 episodes of cholangitis, mostly within 3 months post-operation.
    • Associated factors included restored bile flow, abnormal intrahepatic bile ducts, and routine postoperative antibiotics.
    • Gram-negative bacteria were the most common pathogens; initial susceptibility was to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and cephalosporins, decreasing to cephalosporins for later episodes.
    • External jejunostomy did not prevent cholangitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Bacterial cholangitis is a common complication after hepatic portoenterostomy for biliary atresia.
    • Early postoperative period and factors like bile flow restoration are critical.
    • Antibiotic resistance patterns evolve, necessitating careful selection of antimicrobial agents.
    • Cholangitis episodes did not increase the risk of portal hypertension in patients with normal bilirubin levels at age 5.