Keshishian 2005.
Methods | Non‐randomised study. Type of study: retrospective cohort. Inclusion criteria: morbid obesity. Exclusion criteria: history or evidence of liver disease other than NAFLD. |
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Participants | Sample size: 78 obese patients. Characteristics of included patients: average age 43.5y, female 72%, mean BMI 50.5 kg/m2. |
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Interventions | Duodenal switch operation and second liver biopsy during intra‐abdominal operation for various indications. | |
Outcomes |
Histology Significant improvement of hepatic steatosis and NASH grade. Biochemical No significant reduction on liver function tests. |
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Notes | Follow‐up: 36 months |