24th September 2021

A newborn presents with persistent jaundice lasting for more than 14 days

A newborn presents with persistent jaundice lasting for more than 14 days. She has pale white stools and dark urine. Biliary atresia is suspected. Conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin is subsequently measured. There is a high proportion of conjugated bilirubin. Management of biliary atresia is with surgery. What is the eponymous name of this type of surgery?

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