Prevalence of biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver among patients with gallstone disease
Background/Aim: Gallstone disease (GD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are associated with metabolic syndrome. Despite the benign nature of NAFLD, 10% of patients may develop advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis. We aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with NAFLD among GD...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2020;volume=26;issue=4;spage=204;epage=209;aulast=Alsaif |