Association between fatty liver and risk of liver failure in patients with acute hepatitis B: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Acute liver failure is significantly associated with fatty liver in patients with acute hepatitis B.
• The study identifies fatty liver as an independent risk factor for liver failure, emphasizing its clinical relevance.
• This analysis involved a retrospective cohort of acute hepatitis B patients, adjusting for confounding factors.
• Findings call for incorporating fatty liver screening into risk assessment protocols for better management.