Effects of Phlebotomy on Liver Enzymes and Histology of Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), defined as excessive liver fat deposition and one of end-stage liver disease causes. Increased ferritin levels are associated with insulin resistance and a higher hepatic iron and fat content. Hyperferritinemia has been associated with severity o...

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Main Authors: Mahsa Khodadoostan, Maryam Zamanidoost, Ahmad Shavakhi, Hosein Sanei, Masood Shahbazi, Mehdi Ahmadian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Advanced Biomedical Research
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Online Access:http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2017;volume=6;issue=1;spage=12;epage=12;aulast=Khodadoostan