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Treatment:
When diagnosed early, biliary atresia can be treated surgically with the Kasai procedure (anastomosis of the intrahepatic bile ducts to a loop of intestine to allow bile to drain directly into the intestine). If done early, the Kasai procedure will restore bile flow and prevent liver damage.
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CLIPP 8 - neonatal jaundiceust be evaluated with fractionated bilirubin (i.e., total and direct bilirubin levels).
A patient suspected of having biliary atresia generally will be referred to a pediatric gastroenterologist or pediatric surgeon.
<span>Treatment When diagnosed early, biliary atresia can be treated surgically with the Kasai procedure (anastomosis of the i ntrahepatic bile ducts to a loop of intestine to allow bile to drain directly into the intestine).
If done early, the Kasai procedure will restore bile flow and prevent liver damage.
Voiding and Stooling Patterns in the Newborn
Voiding
Urination changes in the first days after birth:
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