Kasai
Kasai Procedure
Kasai Procedure (pronunciation: kah-sigh) is a surgical procedure used to treat biliary atresia, a rare disease of the liver and bile ducts that occurs in infants. The procedure is named after the Japanese surgeon, Dr. Morio Kasai, who developed it.
Etymology
The term "Kasai" is derived from the name of the Japanese surgeon, Dr. Morio Kasai, who first performed the procedure in 1951.
Procedure
The Kasai Procedure involves the removal of the damaged bile ducts and the creation of a new pathway for bile to flow from the liver to the intestine. This is achieved by connecting a loop of the small intestine directly to the liver at the spot where bile is expected to drain. The goal of the procedure is to restore bile flow, thereby preventing liver damage and improving the overall health of the patient.
Related Terms
- Biliary Atresia: A rare disease of the liver and bile ducts that occurs in infants. It causes the bile ducts to become inflamed and blocked, leading to liver damage.
- Liver Transplant: A surgical procedure to replace a diseased or injured liver with a healthy one from a donor. This is often the next step if the Kasai Procedure is not successful.
- Jaundice: A condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. It is often a symptom of biliary atresia.
- Hepatic: Pertaining to the liver.
- Cholangitis: Inflammation of the bile ducts, often a complication after the Kasai Procedure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kasai
- Wikipedia's article - Kasai
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