Sleep-disordered breathing: a new risk factor of suspected fatty liver disease in overweight children and adolescents?

S. Verhulst, N. Schrauwen, R. Rooman, L. Van Gaal, W. De Backer, K. Desager (Edegem, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session: Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 395
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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