Question
A young girl has been diagnosed with biliary atresia, characterized by enlarged liver and spleen along with a small amount of fluid accumulation. She has undergone biliary atresia surgery successfully and it has been over four months since then. Auxiliary examinations include ultrasound diagnosis and biochemical tests. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Biliary atresia is one of the common liver diseases in infancy, and the main treatment method for this condition is surgery. There are two types of surgery: one involves the resection and reconstruction of the bile ducts, which is typically performed to extend life and prepare for a potential liver transplant in the future, although there are also cases where patients recover completely after the surgery. After the second type of surgery is successful, although there are few cases of recurrence in the short term, attention must still be paid to various factors. While strictly following medical instructions, parents should closely monitor their child’s changes, particularly their digestive abilities and bowel movements, and carry out the checks recommended by the doctor on time.