Survey on screening for paediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in clinical practice in Dutch hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent liver disease that affects 34% of children with obesity. Besides the liver-related morbidity, NAFLD also increases the risk of cardiometabolic diseases at adult age. Diverse screening recommendations exist on paediatric NAFLD. The aim of this study was to assess screening practices among paediatricians managing children with obesity in the Netherlands.

Methods

Between 2016 and 2017, an Internet-based survey was sent to all 167 members of the endocrinology section of the Dutch Paediatricians Society, that includes all paediatricians involved in obesity care. Descriptive statistics (frequencies) were used to analyse responses.

Results

In total, 42/167 (25%) of the invited paediatricians responded. Thirt

SUBMITTER: Draijer LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7687083 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature