Prevalence and Impact of Sarcopenia in Chronic Pancreatitis: A Review of the Literature

ConclusionThe review of these existing studies amalgamates the limited data on sarcopenia and its impact on CP. It has shown that sarcopenia is exceedingly prevalent and an important risk factor in CP patients. The data presented emphasises that sarcopenia has a significant prognostic value and  should be included in future prospective analyses in the outcomes of CP.
Source: World Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research