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SHOULD ROUTINE LIVER BIOPSY BE CONSIDERED IN BARIATRIC SURGICAL PRACTICE? AN ANALYSIS OF THE LIMITATIONS OF NON-INVASIVE NAFLD MARKERS.

Matheus Mathedi ConconMartinho Antônio GesticMartinho Antonio GesticFelipe David Mendonça ChaimElinton Adami ChaimEverton Cazzo
Published in: Arquivos de gastroenterologia (2022)
Wedge liver biopsy during bariatric surgery helps to diagnose and stage NAFLD, presents low risks and acceptable costs; given the limitations of non-invasive methods, it is justifiable and should be considered in bariatric routine.
Keyphrases
  • weight loss
  • bariatric surgery
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • clinical practice
  • ultrasound guided
  • obese patients
  • gastric bypass
  • fine needle aspiration
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • human health