Patient's question:
Your child has recently developed jaundice. You weren't reassured and took them to the hospital for a check-up, where you found out they have biliary atresia. A friend wants to know if biliary atresia can be acquired.Doctor's answer:
Currently, in general, congenital biliary atresia without a gallbladder is considered congenital malformation. This is a developmental anomaly that occurs during the maturation stage of embryonic development. From the time the fetus matures until after the mother gives birth, the bile ducts and gallbladder will not regenerate. Generally, it is recommended that you pay close attention to monitoring and regularly visit the hospital for check-ups. Pay close attention to the baby. Surgery can lead to irreversible biliary cirrhosis in the child.