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Longitudinal Changes in MR Elastography-based Biomarkers in Obese Patients Treated with Bariatric Surgery

Authors :
Jiahui Li
Alina M. Allen
Vijay H. Shah
Armando Manduca
Richard L. Ehman
Meng Yin
Terry M. Therneau
Taofic Mounajjed
Kevin J. Glaser
Sudhakar K. Venkatesh
Source :
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. 21(1)
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Obesity-related chronic inflammation contributes to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progression in obese patients (body mass index [BMI] >30 kg/m2).1 The early detection of inflammation with noninvasive imaging technology may help identify individuals with a high risk of developing NAFLD.

Details

ISSN :
15427714
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....767aa514bf870579f45a0ff710f1a9d3