Abnormalities of Cardiac Situs and Heart Disease Diagnosed by Echocardiography in Patients with Biliary Atresia

Abstract Background: Left isomerism (LI) is a common finding in patients with biliary atresia (BA), and it can be identified by echocardiography. Several comorbidities may be present in patients with LI, including heart disease. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of LI and heart disease in children (< 18 years of age) with BA followed-up at Hospital das Clínicas, UFMG. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involving patients diagnosed with BA between February 2016 and April 2020 who underwent transthoracic echocardiography and, in case of situs abnormalities, also electrocardiogra...

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