Kasai surgery is a treatment procedure to restore normal bile flow and liver function. It involves removing the obstructed bile duct or gallbladder duct and replacing it with parts of the child's small intestine. A pediatric surgeon does it either through the open or laparoscopic method. After Kasai surgery, the need for liver transplantation is reduced. Few may require it even after the surgery, which can be done immediately or at a later stage.
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Which surgery is required for biliary atresia?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4 month old baby has jaundice. The doctor is suggesting surgery. After seeing the report, can you please guide me what is better for us and is surgery the only option? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, the child is having jaundice and as per the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is obstructive jaundice. It could be biliary atresia as per the ultrasound report. Treatment for biliary atresia is only surgery and surger... Read Full »