Computed Tomography Measurement of Hepatic Steatosis: Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in a Canadian Population
Joint Authors
Wells, Malcolm M.
Li, Zhe
Addeman, Bryan
McKenzie, Charles A.
Mujoomdar, Amol
Beaton, Melanie
Bird, Jeffery
Source
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Aims.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
This retrospective chart review investigated the incidence of hepatic steatosis in London, Ontario, Canada.
Methods.
A retrospective chart review was performed on emergency room (ER) patients undergoing nonscheduled computed tomography (CT) imaging over a six-month period in London, Ontario.
CT images and reports were examined to determine presence of steatosis.
Analyses of the electronic chart for a period of six months following the CT and communication with the patients’ family doctors were used to determine if there was follow-up.
Waist circumference, subcutaneous fat depth, and abdominal fat volumes were calculated.
Results.
48/450 patients meeting inclusion criteria were identified by radiology as having steatosis, with 34/40 (85%) family physicians unaware of the finding.
24.7% (100/405) of patients met standard CT criteria for steatosis, 40 of which were reported by the radiologist.
Waist circumference, subcutaneous adipose tissue depth, subcutaneous adipose tissue volume, and visceral adipose tissue volume were significantly associated with steatosis.
Conclusions.
The hepatic steatosis prevalence we report is the first reported in a Canadian population.
Early identification of steatosis will become more important as new pharmacologic therapies arise.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wells, Malcolm M.& Li, Zhe& Addeman, Bryan& McKenzie, Charles A.& Mujoomdar, Amol& Beaton, Melanie…[et al.]. 2016. Computed Tomography Measurement of Hepatic Steatosis: Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in a Canadian Population. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wells, Malcolm M.…[et al.]. Computed Tomography Measurement of Hepatic Steatosis: Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in a Canadian Population. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wells, Malcolm M.& Li, Zhe& Addeman, Bryan& McKenzie, Charles A.& Mujoomdar, Amol& Beaton, Melanie…[et al.]. Computed Tomography Measurement of Hepatic Steatosis: Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in a Canadian Population. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1099880