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GuidelineArquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery2024

METABOLIC DYSFUNCTION-ASSOCIATED STEATOTIC LIVER DISEASE - ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS WITH OBESITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME - GUIDELINE FROM THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC SURGERY.

Leonardo Halamy Pereira, Fernando de Barros, Thais Guaraná de Andrade, Alvaro Albano de Oliveira Neto, Cristiane Alves Villela Nogueira, Antonio Carlos Valezi

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Guideline in Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  3. Bariatric surgery: pre-operative comorbidities, postoperative results, and complications: a single-center retrospective cohort analysis.Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery · 2025
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  4. Effectiveness of bariatric surgery on body mass, biochemical parameters, and steatosis in metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity.Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery · 2025
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6 authors.

Leonardo Halamy PereiraUniversidade Federal Fluminense, Department of Specialized and General Surgery - Niterói (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-1117-9188
Fernando de BarrosUniversidade Federal Fluminense, Department of Specialized and General Surgery - Niterói (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0777-4530
Thais Guaraná de AndradeUniversidade Federal Fluminense, Department of Clinical Medicine - Niterói (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1719-4211
Alvaro Albano de Oliveira NetoSanta Casa de Misericórdia de Itabuna, Bariatric Surgery Service - Itabuna (BA), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-4409-8000
Cristiane Alves Villela NogueiraUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Clinical Medicine - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1355-2368
Antonio Carlos ValeziUniversidade Estadual de Londrina, Department of Surgery - Londrina (PR), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3940-1525

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease in the world and was recently renamed to emphasize its metabolic component.

aimsThis article seeks to fill the gap in specific guidelines for patients with obesity and MASLD who will undergo bariatric surgery.

methodsA systematic search for guidelines was carried out on PubMed and Embase platforms.

resultsA total of 544 articles were found, of which 11 were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. All 11 guidelines are from clinical societies; therefore, they do not include some necessary interpretations for bariatric patients.

conclusionsWe recommend that every patient undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery be screened initially with the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) score, followed by transient hepatic elastography (vibration-controlled transient elastography, VCTE), especially for those with FIB-4>1.3. However, interpreting VCTE results in obese patients requires further studies to define the actual cutoff values. Enhanced Liver Fibrosis® shows promise but its availability is limited. The indication for liver biopsy during surgery needs to be individualized but it is recommended for those with changes in FIB-4 and/or VCTE. Family screening is recommended for relatives of young patients with already advanced fibrosis. Liver transplantation is an option for patients with advanced MASLD but the optimal timing for bariatric surgery with transplantation is still unclear. Regular follow-up and VCTE examination are recommended to monitor disease progression after surgery.

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Bariatric SurgeryMetabolic SyndromeObesityBrazilElasticity Imaging TechniquesFatty LiverHumansSocieties, Medical

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