Utilizing a novel MRI technique to identify adverse muscle composition in end-stage liver disease: A pilot study

Utilizing a novel MRI technique to identify adverse muscle composition in end-stage liver disease: A pilot study

Introduction and Objectives: Sarcopenia is a common complication of end-stage liver disease (ESLD), but its exact relationship to myosteatosis and frailty remains unclear. In this pilot study, we tested the feasibility of a specialized MRI protocol and automated image analysis in patients with ESLD....

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Main Authors: Avesh J. Thuluvath, Mikael F. Forsgren, Daniela P. Ladner, Amit D. Tevar, Andres Duarte-Rojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Frailty
Myosteatosis
Cirrhosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268124003028

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