AL-AAP Spring Conference Presentation - Biliary Atresia: Updates and Thoughts on Primary Liver Transplantation as Treatment

Friday, May 26, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Gulf State Lodge, Gulf Shores, AL


Dr. Marcos Pozo Jatem will give a presentation titled, Biliary Atresia: Updates and Thoughts on Primary Liver Transplantation as Treatment to pediatricians attending the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Spring 2023 Conference May 26 - May 28. The actual date of the presentation is Friday, May 26.

1. 1. Discuss benefits of screening strategies for biliary atresia in the Alabama population including neonatal wards/NICU and outpatient pediatric wellness visits in neonatal period
2. 2. Determine patients that need referral to third-level transplant center for evaluation for hyperbilirubinemia
3. 3. Discuss which patients benefit from primary liver transplantation as treatment for biliary atresia
4. 4. Determine which patients s/p Kasai portoenterostomy are failing and need transplant evaluation

Children's of Alabama designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's of Alabama adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, May 26, 2023