Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Biliary Atresia

Objective: To assess long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in school-aged children with biliary atresia. Study design: All Dutch children (6-12 years of age) diagnosed with biliary atresia were invited to participate in this study. We used validated neurodevelopmental tests to assess motor skills and cognition, and questionnaires to assess behavior. Scores were compared with the Dutch norm population, by means of 1-sample tests. Results are given as number and percentage or mean ± SD. Results: We included 46 children, with a median age of 11 years (range, 6-13 years); 36 children had undergone... Mehr ...