Question
After birth, a newborn’s skin and eyes turn yellow, and their stool is white. After examination, it is diagnosed as Type 1 biliary atresia. Can it be cured?
Answer
Type 1 biliary atresia is a common liver disease in newborns, which may be caused by congenital factors or insufficient blood supply around the bile ducts, or infection. Symptoms include jaundice of the skin and conjunctiva, clay-colored stool, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. The best treatment methods currently are surgery or liver transplantation, with a chance of recovery after surgery.