What is another word for Biliary Atresia?
Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪlˈa͡ɪ͡əɹi atɹˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Biliary atresia is a rare condition that affects infants, in which the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine become inflamed and blocked. There are several synonyms for this medical condition, including congenital bile duct atresia, obliteration of the extrahepatic biliary tree, and extrahepatic ductopenia. Other terms used to describe biliary atresia include infantile obstructive cholangiopathy, neonatal cholestasis, and progressive intrahepatic cholestasis. While the symptoms of biliary atresia can be managed with surgery or a liver transplant, the condition is complex and requires specialized medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcomes for affected infants.
