Breastmilk and medium-chain triglyceride supplementation: Retrospective study on outcomes in biliary atresia infants after Kasai. | Synapse
February 26, 2026
Breastmilk and medium-chain triglyceride supplementation: Retrospective study on outcomes in biliary atresia infants after Kasai.
Key Points
The study aims to explore the impact of feeding regimens on growth and surgical outcomes in infants with biliary atresia after the Kasai procedure.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of infants with biliary atresia post-Kasai surgery.
Examined different feeding regimens including breast milk and varying levels of MCT supplementation.
Assessed growth and surgical outcomes based on feeding practices.
Identified a correlation between feeding regimens and growth outcomes.
Noted variations in surgical outcomes linked to breast milk and MCT supplementation.
Abstract
Feeding regimens in children with BA after Kasai are related to growth and surgical outcomes. Further studies with infants randomized to receive breast milk and to different MCT levels are needed.