Markedly lower follow-up rate after liver biopsy in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases than those with viral hepatitis in Japan

Markedly lower follow-up rate after liver biopsy in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases than those with viral hepatitis in Japan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) are recommended to have periodic follow-up exams because these patients are at increased risk of the presence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can lead to cirrhos...

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Main Authors: Hisanaga Yasuhiro, Tanikawa Makoto, Kiriyama Seiki, Kumada Takashi, Toyoda Hidenori, Kanamori Akira, Tada Toshifumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
simple steatosis
follow-up
compliance
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/341

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