What is biliary atresia? Biliary atresia is a rare condition in newborn infants in which the common bile duct between the liver and the small intestine is blocked or absent. If unrecognized, the condition leads to liver failure. The cause of the condition is unknown. The only effective treatments are certain surgeries such as the kasai procedure, or liver transplantation.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

From ICU to the Ward

Wacky was moved from the ICU to the ward last May 10. A drainage tube is still attached to his body to drain extra liquid from his lymphatic system. He is currently being nourished though IV and he's yet to feed on his alfare milk.

Wacky is scheduled for a chest xray and abdominal ultrasound on May 16. He is expected to stay for 3-4 weeks in the ward, and another 3-4 weeks outpatient (will stay in dorm).








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