Accumulation of Postoperative Unexpected Events Assessed by the Comprehensive Complication Index Are Prognostic Outcome Parameters After Kasai Procedure
Abstract:Introduction Kasai procedure in children with biliary atresia (BA) is associated with several complications in the short-term. The Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) is a validated metric in adult surgery for the analysis of complication and morbidity in surgical patients. We aimed to analyze the CCI for the first time in BA infants and to corelate its association with the outcome. Material and Methods Retrospective review of medical records of infants with type III BA undergoing Kasai procedure between … Show more
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