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Bariatric surgery for NAFLD: Indications and post-operative management
Clin Mol Hepatol. 2022 Dec 22. doi: 10.3350/cmh.2022.0373. Online ahead of print.
1Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium.
2Hepatology Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Liver Research Center Ghent, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Abstract
The prevalence of obesity and metabolic consequences such as nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) has become a crucial health problem. Lifestyle modifications, especially weight loss, effectively reduces liver injury in NAFLD patients. However, adherence to lifestyle changes is very low in the clinical setting. Bariatric surgery can improve metabolic components and cause long-term weight loss. Therefore, bariatric surgery could serve as an attractive treatment option for NAFLD patients. This review integrates data about the benefits of bariatric surgery on NAFLD but also describes the potential pitfalls.