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What is the definition of Biliary Hypoplasia?

Biliary hypoplasia is a congenital abnormality that occurs when an infant is born with a decreased number of small bile ducts that transfer bile between the lobes of the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. In infants with biliary hypoplasia, there may be fewer small bile ducts than normal, or they may be completely absent. Biliary hypoplasia is a condition most often found in individuals with Alagille syndrome (a genetic disorder that affects major organs of the body).

What are the symptoms of Biliary Hypoplasia?

Symptoms of biliary hypoplasia in infants may include persistent jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of eyes), dark urine, pale stool, enlarged liver, and progressive biliary cirrhosis (scaring and fibrosis of bile ducts).

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What are the current treatments for Biliary Hypoplasia?

Treatments for biliary hypoplasia include tube cholecystostomy, decompression and saline irrigation of the biliary tree via tube cholecystostomy, and, in cases of biliary cirrhosis (scaring and fibrosis of bile ducts), liver transplantation.

Who are the top Biliary Hypoplasia Local Doctors?

Experienced in Biliary Hypoplasia

Dr. Nathan R. Fleishman

Pediatrics

Experienced in Biliary Hypoplasia

Dr. Nathan R. Fleishman

Pediatrics

Atrium Health Levine Children's Gastroenterology

1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite F,

Charlotte, NC

704-381-6850

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Nathan Fleishman is a Pediatrics provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Fleishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Biliary Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Hypoplasia, Delayed Growth, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome. Dr. Fleishman is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Biliary Hypoplasia

Dr. Mokenge P. Malafa

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Experienced in Biliary Hypoplasia

Dr. Mokenge P. Malafa

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr,

Tampa, FL

888-860-2778

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English, French

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Mokenge Malafa is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Malafa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Biliary Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Malafa is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Biliary Hypoplasia

Dr. Hareth Raddawi

Gastroenterology

Experienced in Biliary Hypoplasia

Dr. Hareth Raddawi

Gastroenterology

Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

10500 S Cicero Ave,

Oak Lawn, IL

708-424-1202

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Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Biliary Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.