Morio Kasai: A remarkable impact beyond the Kasai procedure

Alejandro V. Garcia; Robert A. Cowles; Tomoaki Kato; Mark A. Hardy

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.01.065

Morio Kasai: A remarkable impact beyond the Kasai procedure

Alejandro V. Garcia, Robert A. Cowles, Tomoaki Kato, Mark A. Hardy

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Abstract

Morio Kasai is one of the most influential Japanese pediatric surgeons. He is best recognized in the United States for his pioneering efforts in the field of biliary atresia. His work revolutionized the treatment of infants born with biliary atresia throughout the world. Less is known about his remarkable impact in the fields of general surgery and pediatric surgery. This review highlights some of Dr Kasai's major contributions and highlights the influence he had in the establishment of pediatric surgery as a field.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1023-1027
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of pediatric surgery
Volume	47
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.01.065
State	Published - May 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Biliary atresia
Kasai procedure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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