Identification of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Following Pancreatectomy for Noninvasive Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) following pancreatectomy is a potential cause of long term morbidity in patients undergoing pancreatic resection with curative intent. Prior studies have reported an incidence of NAFLD up to 30% following pancreatectomy but the investigated cohorts were typically a mix of benign and malignant disease. Here we examined the incidence of NAFLD in a homogenous cohort of patients following pancreatectomy for benign intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN).
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research