Sarcopenia Predicts Reduced Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma at First Diagnosis

Sarcopenia Predicts Reduced Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma at First Diagnosis

Background: Sarcopenia is a complication and independent risk factor for mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis. Aim: To assess the prevalence and influence of sarcopenia on overall survival in a cohort of cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma managed in a tertiary center. Material an...

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Main Authors: Paola Begini, Elia Gigante, Giulio Antonelli, Francesco Carbonetti, Elsa Iannicelli, Giulia Anania, Barbara Imperatrice, Adriano Maria Pellicelli, Gianfranco Delle Fave, Massimo Marignani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Muscle wasting
Cirrhosis
Prognosis
Skeletal muscle index
Liver Cancer
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119303679

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