Juliana Gödiker, Lea Schwind, Torid Jacob, Nina Böhling, Sara Noemi Reinartz Groba, Markus Kimmann, Jörn Arne Meier, Kai-Henrik Peiffer, Jonel Trebicka, Johannes Chang, Michael Praktiknjo
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Abstract
It has been shown that in patients with liver cirrhosis, sarcopenia is a predictor of acute decompensation (AD), acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) and death. However, computer tomography (CT), as a suggested standard method for diagnosing sarcopenia, is resource intensive and involves radiation exposure. Therefore, in this study, we evaluate the muscle thickness of quadriceps femoris measured by ultrasound (US) as a prognostic parameter for AD and all-cause mortality in chronic liver disease.
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The Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle is a prestigious, peer-reviewed international publication committed to disseminating research and clinical insights pertaining to cachexia, sarcopenia, body composition, and the physiological and pathophysiological alterations occurring throughout the lifespan and in various illnesses across the spectrum of life sciences. This journal serves as a valuable resource for physicians, biochemists, biologists, dieticians, pharmacologists, and students alike.