Utility of handgrip strength (HGS) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in the diagnosis of sarcopenia in cirrhotic patients

Luengpradidgun, L; Chamroonkul, N; Sripongpun, P; Kaewdech, A; Tanutit, P; Ina, N; Piratvisuth, T

Chamroonkul, N (通讯作者),Prince Songkla Univ, Fac Med, Div Internal Med, Gastroenterol & Hepatol Unit, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.

BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2022; 22 (1):

Abstract

Background Sarcopenia is associated with disability, mortality, and poorer survival in cirrhotic patients. For the evaluation of muscle volume, comput......

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