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What is the prognosis for late-onset congenital biliary atresia? Hello! Most typical congenital biliary atresia infants are full-term, with no abnormalities, normal stool color, and jaundice usually appears gradually within 2-3 weeks after birth. Some cases of jaundice may occur within the first few days after birth and be misdiagnosed as physiological jaundice. Various deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins can appear later. Vitamin D deficiency can be accompanied by rickets and widespread ossification. Congenital biliary atresia is one of the most important digestive surgical diseases in pediatric surgery. If not treated promptly, liver transplantation can only be performed later.

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How Long Can a Child with Late-Onset Congenital Biliary Atresia Live? Hello! Most typical congenital biliary atresia infants are full-term, with most showing no abnormalities, normal stool color, and jaundice generally appearing gradually within 2-3 weeks after birth. Some cases of jaundice may occur within the first few days after birth and be misdiagnosed as physiological jaundice. Various deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins can appear later. Vitamin D deficiency can be accompanied by rickets and widespread ossification. Congenital biliary atresia is one of the most important digestive surgical diseases in pediatric surgery. If not treated promptly, liver transplantation can only be performed later.