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What are the chances of cholangitis after one year of Kasai procedure?My son underwent Kasai procedure one year back,in this one year he had one episodes of cholangitis, our doctor has told to stop prophylactic antibiotics,now his bilirubin is under control....

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How is he doing? Hope he is well.

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Thomas2 in reply tolynguyen

He is fine,no signs and symptoms

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Generally Cholangitis incidence is less after one year but it can still occur. One can stop prophylactic antibiotics and observe carefully.

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Ok.. thanks

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My 1.1yr old son also had kasai at 2months. Since his T. bilirubin jumped from 4 to 9.5. Doctor advised to stop prophylactic antibiotics and gave Ofloxacin for a week. Looks its low grade Cholangiti.. Hoping to settle with this..

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Ok

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