NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF HEPATOLOGY CONSENSUS

The prevalence of obesity-related metabolic syndrome has rapidly increased in Brazil, resulting in a high frequency of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, that didn't receive much attention in the past. However, it has received increased attention since this disease was identified to progress to...

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Published in:Arquivos de gastroenterologia 2016-04, Vol.53 (2), p.118-122
Main Authors: Cotrim, Helma P, Parise, Edison R, Figueiredo-Mendes, Cláudio, Galizzi-Filho, João, Porta, Gilda, Oliveira, Claudia P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Brazil
Consensus
diagnóstico. Consenso
Evidence-Based Medicine
Fígado gorduroso
GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
Humans
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - diagnosis
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - therapy
Societies, Medical
terapia. Hepatopatia gordurosa não alcoólica
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Summary:The prevalence of obesity-related metabolic syndrome has rapidly increased in Brazil, resulting in a high frequency of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, that didn't receive much attention in the past. However, it has received increased attention since this disease was identified to progress to end-stage liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease have not been established in Brazil. The Brazilian Society of Hepatology held an event with specialists' members from all over Brazil with the purpose of producing guideline for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease based on a systematic approach that reflects evidence-based medicine and expert opinions. The guideline discussed the following subjects: 1-Concepts and recommendations; 2-Diagnosis; 3-Non-medical treatment; 4-Medical treatment; 5-Pediatrics - Diagnosis; 6-Pediatrics - Non-medical treatment; 7-Pediatrics - Medical treatment; 8-Surgical treatment.
ISSN:0004-2803
1678-4219
1678-4219
0004-2803
DOI:10.1590/S0004-28032016000200013