Question
Can neonatal biliary atresia heal on its own?
Answer
Neonatal biliary atresia is a congenital disease that typically cannot heal on its own. The primary treatment method is through surgery, such as performing biliary reconstruction surgery or liver transplantation. If there is only an extrahepatic biliary atresia, it may be considered to perform a biliary-enteric anastomosis to resolve the blockage. However, if both the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts are atretic, liver transplantation may be necessary. Generally, it is recommended to perform liver transplantation for children after the age of six months. Therefore, neonatal biliary atresia is a condition that requires timely surgical treatment.