Why the study?
Is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome associated with increased liver injury and fibrosis in pediatric patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome associated with increased liver injury and fibrosis in pediatric patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
In pediatric NAFLD, the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is strongly and independently associated with more severe liver disease, including NASH and significant fibrosis.
May warrant OSAS screening in pediatric NAFLD; leaves open whether treatment alters NASH or fibrosis.
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Nobili et al. (2013) studied this question.
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