| Integrating Focused Ultrasound Cavitation and Dietary Interventions in Managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
| Paper ID : 1048-IPTCCU. |
| Authors |
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Samah Ahmed Sayed Ahmed *1, Farag Abd El-Monem Ali2, Hesham Atia Abd El-Ghany3, Heba Ali Abd El-Ghafar Ali4 1- Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University -One Day Surgeries Hospital
Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 2Cairo University 3Zagazig University 4Cairo university |
| Abstract |
| Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a progressively common metabolic disease closely linked to obesity, insulin resistance, physical inactivity, and suboptimal dietary practices. Despite extensive study, viable non-pharmacological therapy choices are still scarce, especially for those pursuing alternatives to medical or surgical procedures. This mini-review examines the burgeoning role of focused ultrasonic cavitation (FUC), a non-invasive therapeutic technique frequently utilized in aesthetic medicine, as a potential complement to dietary therapies in the clinical management of NAFLD. FUC utilizes focused ultrasonic waves to rupture adipocyte membranes and improve lipid metabolism, providing localized fat removal with negligible adverse effects. The integration of dietary methods, especially low-carbohydrate diets that enhance insulin sensitivity and diminish hepatic lipid accumulation, may provide synergistic benefits leading to significant reductions in liver fat content, normalization of liver enzyme levels, and overall metabolic health enhancement. Recent clinical findings and preliminary investigations utilizing imaging modalities like FibroScan endorse this integrative strategy, indicating that FUC may successfully augment lifestyle adjustments. By integrating sophisticated non-invasive methodologies with conventional dietary therapy, doctors can provide patients with a more holistic and personalized treatment strategy for NAFLD. Additional research and controlled clinical trials are necessary to determine long-term outcomes, refine treatment protocols, and identify patient populations most likely to benefit from this dual-modality approach. |
| Keywords |
| Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); focused ultrasound cavitation; low-carbohydrate diet; hepatic steatosis; non-invasive therapy; FibroScan; lifestyle modification. |
| Status: Accepted |