EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026
Biliary Atresia
from Kids Health Cast · host Weill Cornell Medicine
Drs. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe and Adriana Perez discuss biliary atresia, a serious life-threatening liver disease that affects approximately one in 10,000 children. The doctors discuss the symptoms to look out for in newborns and why timely diagnosis is crucial. The panelists highlight the significance of the Kasai procedure as an intervention for improving a child's quality of life. They also provide helpful guidance to parents how they can navigate this challenging condition early in their infant's life. To schedule with Dr. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe To schedule with Dr. Adriana Perez
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Drs. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe and Adriana Perez discuss biliary atresia, a serious life-threatening liver disease that affects approximately one in 10,000 children. The doctors discuss the symptoms to look out for in newborns and why timely diagnosis is crucial. The panelists highlight the significance of the Kasai procedure as an intervention for improving a child's quality of life. They also provide helpful guidance to parents how they can navigate this challenging condition early in their infant's life. To schedule with Dr. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe To schedule with Dr. Adriana Perez
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