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WHAT IS BILIARY ATRESIA?
Biliary Atresia is a condition in which the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine are abnormal. These ducts can be injured, blocked, or missing. When the ducts that carry bile out of the liver are closed, bile backs up and damages liver tissue. In time, the liver can develop scarring or cirrhosis. The gallbladder may also be abnormal or missing. The cause of Biliary Atresia is unknown. It occurs in one infant in every 15,000 live births. It is a serious disease which requires immediate surgical and medical treatment.
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