Ultrasound assessment of abdominal wall muscle thickness in liver transplant recipients and healthy donors: a comparative study for the assessment of sarcopenia

Ultrasound assessment of abdominal wall muscle thickness in liver transplant recipients and healthy donors: a comparative study for the assessment of sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is a significant predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality in liver transplant recipients. Traditional assessment tools such as computed tomography (CT) and bioelectrical impedance analysis have limitations in clinical use. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of ultrasonogra...

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Main Authors: Aghi Shweta, Dhingra Udit, Sindwani Gaurav, Yadav Anil, Benjamin Jaya, Bansal Kanika, Pamecha Viniyendra, Tempe Deepak K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Ultrasonography
Subjects:
ultrasonography
cirrhosis
sarcopenia
liver transplant
abdominal wall muscles
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2025.0020
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