Should ascitis volume and anthropometric measurements be estimated in hospitalized alcoholic cirrotics?

Should ascitis volume and anthropometric measurements be estimated in hospitalized alcoholic cirrotics?

Introduction: Ascitis and undernutrition are frequent complications of cirrhosis, however ascitis volume and anthropometric assessment are not routinely documented or considered in prognostic evaluation. In a homogeneous cohort followed during two years these variables were scrutinized, aiming to as...

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Main Authors: E. M. Silva, L. C. S. L. Moráis, J. E. M. Medeiros Filho, L. S. R. Asciutti, H. A. C. Rocha, M.ª J. C. Costa, M.ª C. R. Gonçalves, J. Faintuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2012-12-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
Subjects:
Cirrhosis alcohólica
Ascitis
Desnutrición
Masa corporal magra
Volumen ascítico
Medidas antropométricas
Rehospitalización
Mortalidad
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