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Are children after liver transplant more prone to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Authors :
Nobili, Valerio
Dhawan, Anil
Source :
Pediatric Transplantation. Sep2008, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p611-613. 3p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the occurrence/recurrence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) after liver transplantation in children. It describes the difference in the causes of fatty liver disease in children and adults. Steroids are used by majority of liver transplant centers as a long-term maintenance therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13973142
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33543866
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3046.2008.00927.x