Table 1. Management of NAFLD.
Management | Non-alcoholic fatty liver | Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis | Cirrhosis secondary to steatohepatitis |
---|---|---|---|
Lifestyle intervention | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pharmacological treatment for steatohepatitis | No | Yes | Yes |
Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma | No | Need better data on risk prediction | Yes |
Screening for varices | No | No | Yes |
Bariatric surgery | If morbidly obese | If morbidly obese | If morbidly obese |
Liver transplantation | No | No | For liver decompensation |
NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.