What should be done about biliary atresia?

Patient's question:

Baby is 9 days old. This is today's color Doppler ultrasound of liver and biliary function, as well as liver function data within the first 7 days of birth. Please check if it is biliary atresia.

Doctor's answer:

Based on the current liver function test results and abdominal ultrasound results, this may be related to neonatal jaundice. It is caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, resulting in a condition characterized by jaundice of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical problem in newborns. This condition can be divided into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice generally does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice needs to be treated with blue light therapy to reduce jaundice.

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