Serum adiponectin and transient elastography as non-invasive markers for postoperative biliary atresia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive inflammatory disorder of the extrahepatic bile ducts leading to the obliteration of bile flow. The purpose of this study was to determine serum adiponectin in BA patients and to investigate the r...

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Main Authors: Udomsinprasert Wanvisa, Praianantathavorn Kesmanee, Theamboonlers Apiradee, Chongsrisawat Voranush, Chayanupatkul Maneerat, Honsawek Sittisak, Vejchapipat Paisarn, Poovorawan Yong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/16