Although biliary atresia is rare, its geographic reach is wide. From Wordnik.com. [Biliary Atresia Clinical Care Program] Reference
Ileal atresia is when the ileum and the jejunum aren't connected. From Wordnik.com. [Pediatric surgery: Small Bowel Atresia] Reference
In general the long-term outlook for biliary atresia is excellent. From Wordnik.com. [Long-Term Outlook] Reference
Tricuspid atresia is usually diagnosed a few hours or days after birth. From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
Sometimes pulmonary atresia is diagnosed a few hours or days after birth. From Wordnik.com. [Pulmonary Atresia] Reference
The purpose of surgery for children with biliary atresia is to restore bile flow. From Wordnik.com. [Frequently Asked Questions about Biliary Atresia] Reference
The surgery for biliary atresia is called a Kasai operation or hepatoportoenterstomy. From Wordnik.com. [Frequently Asked Questions about Biliary Atresia] Reference
Jejunal atresia is when the jejunum and the first part of the large intestine aren't connected. From Wordnik.com. [Pediatric surgery: Small Bowel Atresia] Reference
Tricuspid atresia is a single-ventricle lesion, because the heart has only one functioning ventricle (the left ventricle). From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
Biliary atresia is associated with several malformations including a malformation of the spleen, i.e. asplenia or polysplenia. From Wordnik.com. [Biliary Atresia Glossary] Reference
Causes include hepatitis or biliary atresia, which is the underdevelopment of the bile ducts leading to the small intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Percutaneous Liver Biopsy] Reference
The cause of biliary atresia is a mystery. From Wordnik.com. [About Biliary Atresia] Reference
Where can I find other resources about biliary atresia?. From Wordnik.com. [Frequently Asked Questions about Biliary Atresia] Reference
What are the complications associated with biliary atresia?. From Wordnik.com. [Frequently Asked Questions about Biliary Atresia] Reference
Not all babies with tricuspid atresia require prostaglandin. From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
Infants with biliary atresia usually appear healthy at birth. From Wordnik.com. [Diagnosing Biliary Atresia] Reference
And that's called Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. From Wordnik.com. [Tetralogy of Fallot — Preparing for your Baby's Delivery] Reference
MacGillivray TE, Adzick NS: Biliary atresia begins before birth. From Wordnik.com. [CHOP gastrointestinal anomaly publications] Reference
Hepatobiliary diseases including Alagille syndrome and biliary atresia. From Wordnik.com. [Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowship] Reference
Children with tricuspid atresia require life-long care by a cardiologist. From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
Duodenal atresia may be diagnosed on an ultrasound before the baby is born. From Wordnik.com. [Pediatric surgery: Small Bowel Atresia] Reference
Tricuspid atresia may be diagnosed before birth, with fetal echocardiogram. From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
Two forms of biliary atresia are generally recognized though more may exist. From Wordnik.com. [About Biliary Atresia] Reference
This combination is often called tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. From Wordnik.com. [Pulmonary Atresia] Reference
And sometimes there's a complete blockage, or what's caused pulmonary atresia. From Wordnik.com. [Tetralogy of Fallot — What is Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)?] Reference
Sometimes there is a complete closure or atresia of the lower part of the colon. From Wordnik.com. [The Mother and Her Child] Reference
When the PDA closes, some babies with tricuspid atresia get quite blue/cyanosed. From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
In pulmonary atresia, the pulmonary valve has not formed correctly and cannot open. From Wordnik.com. [Pulmonary Atresia] Reference
Pulmonary atresia may be diagnosed before birth, with fetal echocardiogram (ultrasound). From Wordnik.com. [Pulmonary Atresia] Reference
Body composition of children aged 1 to 12 years with biliary atresia or Alagille syndrome. From Wordnik.com. [Alagille Syndrome Related Reading] Reference
Many babies with tricuspid atresia are well enough to be discharged home soon after birth. From Wordnik.com. [Tricuspid Atresia] Reference
When there is not a ventricular septal defect, children with pulmonary atresia may also have. From Wordnik.com. [Pulmonary Atresia] Reference
A child who is born with duodenal atresia has no connection between the duodenum and the ileum. From Wordnik.com. [Pediatric surgery: Small Bowel Atresia] Reference
Many theories about the causes of biliary atresia have been proposed, but none have been proven. From Wordnik.com. [About Biliary Atresia] Reference
Newborns with small bowel atresia vomit frequently, which is also a sign that something is wrong. From Wordnik.com. [Pediatric surgery: Small Bowel Atresia] Reference
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