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. 2010 Jan 20;2010(1):CD007340. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007340.pub2

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.
Participants Sample size: 78 obese patients.
Characteristics of included patients: average age 43.5y, female 72%, mean BMI 50.5 kg/m2.
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.
Notes Follow‐up: 36 months