Table 4.
Histopathological findings according to positive and negative postoperative breath test
| Variable | Negative breath test (n = 32) | Positive breath test (n = 24) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAS | 3.00 ± 1.80 | 3.33 ± 1.78 | 0.594 |
| Steatosis | 1.44 ± 0.89 | 1.56 ± 0.86 | 0.680 |
| Lobular inflammation | 0.741 ± 0.594 | 0.889 ± 0.583 | 0.402 |
| HB | 0.815 ± 0.623 | 0.889 ± 0.583 | 0.666 |
| Fibrosis | 0.481 ± 0.509 | 0.294 ± 0.470 | 0.220 |
| Fibrosis | 51.9% | 70.6% | 0.346 |
| NASH (n (%)) | 5 (18.5%) | 4 (22.2%) | 1.00 |
The variables are expressed as mean ± SD (standard deviation); n (%) represents the number and percentage of variable. Statistical analysis was done using the Mann–Whitney U test and Fisher’s exact test
HB, hepatocellular ballooning; NAS, NAFLD Activity Score; NASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis