Biliary Atresia Associated with Jejunal Atresia and a Review of the Literature in Japan

An unusual case of biliary atresia with jejunal atresia is herein described. Only 12 cases demonstrating biliary atresia associated with a jejunal atresia have been previously reported in Japan. The pathogenesis of biliary atresia is thought to be secondary to the influence of jejunal atresia.