Conditions & Treatment

Jul 8, 2021

Biliary Atresia: What Is It?

Biliary atresia refers to injury and blockage of the bile ducts, the network of tubes that drain bile from the liver into the intestine. Infants with this condition develop jaundice and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) in the first few months of life.

By Ryan Himes, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 17, 2021

What is an ERCP Procedure?

You might think only adults get gallstones, and usually, that is the case. But sometimes, children can get gallstones, too. A growing number of children in the United States are getting gallstones, which coincides with the rise of obesity and other risk factors in our country.

By Matthew Giefer, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 10, 2021

What is Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) and How Does it Affect Children?

Ochsner’s Pediatric Liver Program is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic liver diseases, including CTX. We provide multidisciplinary comprehensive care to address all aspects of CTX, helping patients get complete and efficient care, so they can get back to life.

By Ryan Himes, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 9, 2020

Pediatric Liver Transplants: Why Go to Ochsner

Having a child who needs a pediatric liver transplant can be a parent's worse nightmare. Your first step should be to arm yourself with all the facts.

By Ryan Himes, MD and John Seal, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 1, 2020

What Are the Symptoms for Liver Disease?

Your liver is an amazing organ and works 24/7, but it can be damaged by an unhealthy diet, drugs, alcohol, toxins and hepatitis viruses.

By Ryan Himes, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2019

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children

Often, there are no obvious symptoms of this liver disease until advanced damage has occurred. That’s why early screening is important.

By Ryan Himes, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 18, 2019

What is a Domino Liver Transplant?

Domino liver transplants are rarely performed as there are only a few circumstances where this type of transplant is possible.

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 24, 2018

What Does Your Liver Actually Do For You?

The liver plays a key role in the human body. Learn more about how it works.

By Gia Tyson, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 6, 2016

Ochsner Patient Story: A Split Liver Transplant - Two Lives Saved

Through a split liver transplant, in which one donor liver is divided between two recipients, a 70-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy were able to share in the gift of life.