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Is biliary atresia detected before birth?
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Not generally: Some types can be seen soon after birth; evaluation is undertaken at that time.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Biliary atresia is unsuspected until there is a persistent rise in bilirubin of the direct type. Initial imaging study should be a preprandial gall bladder ultrasound to see if gall bladder is present.
Answered 11/28/2017
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