Can the Apnea-Hypopnea Index Be a Marker of Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?/Obstruktif Uyku Apnesi Olan Hastalarda Apne-Hipopne Indeksi Karaciger Fibrozisi Belirteci Olur mu?

Objective: The aim of this study; to examine the relationship between hepatosteatosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and hepatic fibrosis and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Materials and Methods: Our study included 120 patients who underwent polysomnography in the otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic between January 2021 and January 2022, and who had previously undergone liver biopsy under ultrasonography (USG) guidance. Patients with simple snoring with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)