Sarcopenia in Cirrhosis: Fallout on Liver Transplantation

ConclusionAlmost 50% of LT recipients had sarcopenia, who had a higher incidence of postoperative sepsis, neurological complications, longer ICU stay and ventilaroty support. Low SMI, ACLF presentation and intraoperative blood loss were the independent predictors of early mortality.

Source: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology - January 1, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research