Patient's question:
The child of my sister was diagnosed with biliary atresia shortly after birth. The doctor said that surgical treatment could extend their life by a few years, but it cannot be guaranteed. I would like to ask if there could be a miracle in biliary atresia?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of biliary atresia require timely treatment, and surgical treatment, including liver transplantation, can be performed. Although it is dangerous, it is the only option. Only 5% to 10% of children can successfully undergo biliary reanastomosis, while the rest of the children can use the Kasai procedure to reconstruct the bile ducts. However, there is still a significant chronic disease after surgery, including bile stasis, recurrent biliary inflammation, and developmental delay, leading to an increased risk of late mortality.