Progressive destruction or the absence of all or part of the extrahepatic BILE DUCTS, resulting in the complete obstruction of BILE flow. Usually, biliary atresia is found in infants and accounts for one third of the neonatal cholestatic JAUNDICE.
Also Known As:
Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic; Biliary Atresia, Intrahepatic; Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia; Familial Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia; Idiopathic Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia; Intrahepatic Biliary Atresia; Atresia, Extrahepatic Biliary; Atresia, Intrahepatic Biliary; Atresia, Biliary