What should I look for in a biliary atresia visit?

  1.What do parents need to do to prepare for a visit to your clinic?  Before the consultation, you should bring all the information from previous visits and hospitalizations, including the results of liver function tests, routine blood results, the name, amount and course of medication used, and a detailed description of when the jaundice appeared, whether it has deepened or not, whether it has decreased or not, whether it has subsided after medication, all the treatment, diet, color and nature of stools and urine, especially whether the stools are sticky or clay-colored.  2. What information do I need to upload for online consultation? Do I need to upload photos of the child and stool?  For online consultation, it is best to upload the results of liver function test, blood test results, the name, amount and course of medication used, and photos of the child’s appearance and stool.  3.If I am diagnosed with congenital biliary atresia and go to your hospital for surgery, can I be hospitalized immediately for examination and surgery?  It is generally determined that children with jaundice require more formal medical treatment before surgical exploration is considered, and all can be treated promptly after consultation.  4. What is the approximate cost of surgery at your hospital? How long is the hospital stay?  The total treatment cost is about 30-40 thousand Yuan. The length of hospitalization is about 1 month.  5.How often will I be reviewed after surgery? What are the main tests?  The post-operative review time is once a month at first, and then gradually extended. The main tests are liver function, blood count, ultrasound, etc.  6.Is it okay to have the review at the local hospital?  It is recommended to review at the surgery hospital within six months after the surgery.