Computed tomography body composition and clinical outcomes following lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis

Computed tomography body composition and clinical outcomes following lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis

Abstract Background Low muscle mass is common in patients approaching lung transplantation and may be linked to worse post-transplant outcomes. Existing studies assessing muscle mass and post-transplant outcomes include few patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Methods Between May 1993 and December 20...

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Main Authors: Ann L Jennerich, Lois Downey, Christopher H Goss, Siddhartha G Kapnadak, Joseph B Pryor, Kathleen J Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Lung diseases
Lung transplantation
Nutritional status
Survival analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02398-4

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