Liver transplantation treats biliary atresia by providing a new liver for the affected person. Liver transplantation has improved dramatically in the last years, allowing pieces of an adult liver to be transplanted into a child's body. The survival rate of a child who receives a liver transplant has improved in recent years.
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Digestive Health
The digestive system includes all parts of the body that process food and expel waste, from your mouth to the end of your digestive tract. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract prevent your body from effectively using the food yo...
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