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Condition

Pediatric Biliary Atresia

What You Need to Know

Biliary atresia is a rare liver disorder that occurs in newborn babies.

Key Symptoms

Symptoms of biliary atresia often start between 2 weeks and 2 months of life. Symptoms may include jaundice, dark urine, pale, almost white stools, swollen belly or weight loss.

Diagnosis

Your child's healthcare provider may do several tests including blood tests such as clotting studies and blood culture, imaging tests like an abdominal ultrasound, or biopsies.

Treatments

Without surgery, biliary atresia can be fatal. Two types of surgery are used to treat this condition: Kasai procedure or liver transplant.

Appointments

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Meet the Providers Who Treat Biliary Atresia

Departments that Treat Biliary Atresia

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    Hepatology Program

    Our Hepatology Program provides specialized diagnostic, evaluation and treatment services for children with a variety of liver diseases. The program is coordinated through the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

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