RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06708572

Evaluation of the Use of Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (GCSF) in Post Kasai Type 3 Biliary Atresia


Sponsor

National Liver Institute, Egypt

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the use of Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (GCSF) on the clinical and biochemical outcome of type 3 biliary atresia post kasai.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 DaysMax Age: 1 Year

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Infants with initial diagnosis of biliary atresia with biliary atresia score \> 23.927 will be allocated for Kasai porto-enterostomy with intra-operative cholangiogram reaching type 3 biliary atresia anatomy as a final diagnosis.

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Major cardiac, renal, pulmonary, neurological malformations or illnesses.
  • Hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell anemia
  • Active systemic infection.
  • White blood cell count \> 20,000 cells/mm3.
  • Platelet count \< 40,000 cells/mm3 or ≥ 800,000 cells/mm3.
  • Purpura fulminans or unexplained vascular thrombotic conditions.

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Interventions

DRUGGranulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor

20 patients will receive subcutaneous GCSF at a daily dose of 10ug/kg for 3 consecutive days. It is administered within 3-4 days after the Kasai procedure.


Locations(1)

National Liver Institute

Cairo, Menofia Governorate, Egypt

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