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Review

Maternal obesity and metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease in pregnancy: a comprehensive narrative review

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Pages 335-348 | Received 11 Jan 2024, Accepted 05 Jun 2024, Published online: 11 Jun 2024

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