Visceral fat and insulin resistance as predictors of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2007; 13(26): 3614-3618
Published online Jul 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i26.3614

Table 5 Univariate analysis for risk factors of advanced stage of NASH

Factor	Odds ratio	95% CI	P-value
Waist-to-hip ratio > 0.88	4.57	0.90-23.14
AST/ALT ratio > 0.65	12.25	1.27-118.36	0.03
HOMA-IR > 3.5	7.56	1.50-38.15	0.014
Grading of portal inflammation	4.3	1.31-14.08	0.016
Grading of NASH	4.0	1.18-13.51	0.026
Grading of steatosis	1.02	0.38-2.73

Citation: Sobhonslidsuk A, Jongjirasiri S, Thakkinstian A, Wisedopas N, Bunnag P, Puavilai G. Visceral fat and insulin resistance as predictors of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(26): 3614-3618
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i26/3614.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i26.3614