Factors Associated With the Development of Sarcopenia in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Abstract Introduction Sarcopenia is characterized by an involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. Previous studies suggest that it is generally associated with aging and chronic kidney diseases. The focus of this study was on the association between sarcopenia and pre-sarcope...

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Published in:Transplantation proceedings 2017-03, Vol.49 (2), p.288-292
Main Authors: Yanishi, M, Kimura, Y, Tsukaguchi, H, Koito, Y, Taniguchi, H, Mishima, T, Fukushima, Y, Sugi, M, Kinoshita, H, Matsuda, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Body Mass Index
Female
Hand Strength - physiology
Humans
Kidney - physiopathology
Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Muscle Strength - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiopathology
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Renal Dialysis - statistics & numerical data
Sarcopenia - etiology
Sarcopenia - physiopathology
Surgery
Time Factors
Transplant Recipients
Walking - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Introduction Sarcopenia is characterized by an involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. Previous studies suggest that it is generally associated with aging and chronic kidney diseases. The focus of this study was on the association between sarcopenia and pre-sarcopenia in kidney transplant recipients. Methods Fifty-one patients who underwent kidney transplantation at Kansai Medical University Hospital were enrolled, and their sarcopenia status was evaluated between April and July 2016. Sarcopenia was defined according to the criteria for the Asia Working Group for Sarcopenia. Skeletal muscle mass index was measured by using dual-energy radiograph absorptiometry; the cutoff points were 
ISSN:0041-1345
1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.12.015