Bone mineral density loss in patients with cirrhosis

Bone mineral density loss in patients with cirrhosis

Background/Aims: Evidence of increased risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia in chronic liver disease and cirrhosis is inconsistent. This study aims to investigate this relationship and to identify the predictors of increased loss of bone mineral density in Saudi patients. Patients and Methods: One hu...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim N Muhsen, Omar AlFreihi, Faisal Abaalkhail, Abdullah AlKhenizan, Mohammed Khan, Abdelmoneim Eldali, Fahad Alsohaibani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Bone mineral densitometry
chronic liver disease
cirrhosis
osteopenia
osteoporosis
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2018;volume=24;issue=6;spage=342;epage=347;aulast=Muhsen

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