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 CazzoPublished 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.