Limb/Trunk Lean Mass Ratio as a Risk Factor for Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Conclusions: LTLM is associated with other lean mass indices, nutritional status, and mortality in CAPD patients. Therefore, LTLM is a novel marker that is useful for the prediction of the nutritional status and mortality in patients with CAPD.

http://www.jrnjournal.org/article/PIIS1051227612001835/abstract?rss=yes

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - November 9, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Seok Hui Kang, Jong Won Park, Kyung Woo Yoon, Jun Young Do Tags: Original Research Source Type: research