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What are available treatment options for biliary atresia?
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Surgery: Kasai procedure attaches liver to bowel to drian bile. Nutrition support, especially for calories, fats, fat soluble vitamins, zn. May need liver transplant.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Several: No surgery. Kassi procedure. Liver transplant if kasai does not work or if not performed prior to 60 days of life.
Answered 6/21/2014
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