The relation of CT quantified pancreatic fat index with visceral adiposity and hepatic steatosis.

Journal: Turkish journal of surgery
Published Date: Sep 28, 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between pancreatic steatosis and visceral adiposity. Furthermore, the study sought to explore the association between pancreatic steatosis, pancreas volume, hepatic steatosis, age, and sex in adults without prior history of pancreatic disease. The research also served to define a cut-off value of visceral fat tissue area (VFA) predicting fatty pancreas.

Authors

  • Aysegul Gursoy Coruh
    Ankara University, School Of Medicine, Radiology, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Caglar Uzun
    Ankara University, School Of Medicine, Radiology, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Zehra Akkaya
    Ankara University, School Of Medicine, Radiology, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Atilla Halil Elhan
    Ankara University, School Of Medicine, Biostatistics, Ankara, Turkey.

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