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S Berezin, W Y Yu, J A San Filippo

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |February 1, 1985
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    A child with biliary atresia experienced gastrointestinal bleeding due to colonic varices. Surgical intervention successfully resolved the bleeding, offering a potential treatment pathway for similar pediatric cases.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Hepatobiliary Surgery

    Background:

    • Biliary atresia is a severe neonatal liver disease that can lead to portal hypertension.
    • Portal hypertension in children can manifest with complications such as gastrointestinal varices and bleeding.

    Observation:

    • A 5-year-old female patient with a history of biliary atresia presented with significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • The bleeding was identified as originating from colonic varices, a rare but serious complication.

    Findings:

    • Initial management with vasopressin infusions provided temporary hemostasis.
    • A subsequent right hemicolectomy was performed, leading to complete resolution of the gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • The patient remained free of recurrent bleeding post-surgery.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights colonic varices as a potential cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatric patients with biliary atresia.
    • Surgical management, specifically right hemicolectomy, can be an effective definitive treatment for refractory variceal bleeding in this population.
    • Further research into the optimal timing and indications for surgical intervention in pediatric portal hypertension complications is warranted.