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The Incidence of Sarcopenia is Low Among Israeli Liver Transplantation Patients and Associated with Lower Survival Estimates |Biomedgrid
Journal: American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research (Vol.9, No. 4)Publication Date: 2020-07-06
Authors : Yael Milgrom; Samir Abu Gazala; Abed Khalaileh; Reem Gawi; Rifaat Safadi;
Page : 265-268
Keywords : Liver transplantation; Sarcopenia incidence; Outcome; Israel; Epidemiology;
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Abstract
Purpose: Sarcopenic patients have reduced musculoskeletal capacity and have poorer post- surgical outcomes. High rates of sarcopenia have been reported among Western liver transplantation candidates. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of sarcopenia in an Israeli liver transplant program and assess its effect on post-transplant outcomes.
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