articleGutJul 21, 2009BRONZE OA

The natural history of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children: a follow-up study for up to 20 years

AEAriel E. FeldsteinPCPhunchai CharatcharoenwitthayaSTSombat TreeprasertsukJTJoanne T. BensonFEFelicity Enders

Mayo Clinic in Florida · Mayo Clinic · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objectives

The long-term prognosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children remains uncertain. We aimed at determining the long-term outcomes and survival of children with NAFLD.

Design

Retrospective longitudinal hospital-based cohort study. PATIENTS: Sixty-six children with NAFLD (mean age 13.9 (SD 3.9) years) were followed up for up to 20 years with a total of 409.6 person-years of follow-up.

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Topics & keywords

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Fatty liver
  • Liver transplantation
  • Internal medicine
  • Cirrhosis
  • Cohort
  • Gastroenterology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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