Impact of Sarcopenia on Survival and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis

Background: Sarcopenia is now recognized more and more as a biomarker with poor outcomes in cirrhotic patients. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis and prospectively investigate the association between sarcopenia and differ...

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Published in:Frontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) 2021-10, Vol.8, p.766451-766451
Main Authors: Topan, Mirabela-Madalina, Sporea, Ioan, Dănilă, Mirela, Popescu, Alina, Ghiuchici, Ana-Maria, Lupuşoru, Raluca, Şirli, Roxana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
clinical outcomes
handgrip strength
liver cirrhosis
Nutrition
sarcopenia
skeletal muscle index
survival
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Summary:Background: Sarcopenia is now recognized more and more as a biomarker with poor outcomes in cirrhotic patients. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis and prospectively investigate the association between sarcopenia and different complications and its impact on survival. Material and Methods: This prospective study included patients with liver cirrhosis admitted to our department from 2018 to 2020. Sarcopenia was assessed according to EWGSOP2 criteria, incorporating low Handgrip strength (
ISSN:2296-861X
2296-861X
DOI:10.3389/fnut.2021.766451