Presentation
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 47(5):623–629 Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Lykavieris P, Bernard O, Hadchouel M (1996) Neonatal cholestasis as the presenting feature in cystic fibrosis. [link.springer.com]
In some infants, the condition is most likely congenital, meaning present from birth. About one in 10 babies with biliary atresia have other congenital defects. Some research indicates that an early viral infection may be linked to biliary atresia. [liverfoundation.org]
Treatment
Speak with your doctor about the ongoing progress and results of these trials to get the most up-to-date information on new treatments. [liverfoundation.org]
Drugs 68(15):2163–2182 Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Mayo MJ, Handem I, Saldana S, et al (2007) Sertraline as a firstline treatment for cholestatic pruritus. [link.springer.com]
Etiology
Pediatr Radiol 39(9):1019 Article PubMed Google Scholar Schroeder D, Smith L, Prain HC (1989) Antenatal diagnosis of choledochal cyst at 15 weeks’ gestation: etiologic implications and management. [link.springer.com]
Epidemiology
Orphanet J Rare Dis 1:28 Article PubMed Google Scholar Chardot C, Carton M, Spire-Bendelac N, et al (1999) Epidemiology of biliary atresia in France: a national study 1986–1996. [link.springer.com]