The Effect of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease on Weight Loss and Resolution of Obesity-Related Disorders After Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Patients undergoing bariatric surgery have a high incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the effect of NAFLD or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) on the weight loss and resolution of obesity-related disorders is a matter of debate.

Methods: In this study, we compare the long-term outcomes after bariatric with the presence of NAFLD in the liver biopsy at the time of surgery.

Prognostic factors for intraoperative detection of necrotizing fasciitis in severe soft tissue infections.

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but lethal soft-tissue infection. There is still a paucity of information regarding the diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of this devastating disease. This study aims to identify important perioperative parameters related to necrotizing fasciitis and to assess their relevance in terms of identifying NF.