The Effects of Liver Transplantation on the Bone Metabolism and Gonadal Functions

The Effects of Liver Transplantation on the Bone Metabolism and Gonadal Functions

The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of liver transplantation (LT) on the bone mineral density (BMD), characteristics of bone turnover, mineral metabolism and sex hormons. Fifty one patients (34 men, 11 women) aged 43.5 ± 12.1, who underwent LT were studied, assessing the following...

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Main Authors: Funda Atamaz, Simin Hepgüler, Murat Kılıç
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2005-06-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
Osteoporosis
liver transplantation
bone metabolism
gonadal functions
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4236/The-Effects-Of-Liver-Transplantation-On-The-Bone-Metabolism-And-Gonadal-Functions

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http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4236/The-Effects-Of-Liver-Transplantation-On-The-Bone-Metabolism-And-Gonadal-Functions

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