Association between sarcopenia and hepatic encephalopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Studies have suggested that the presence of sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis could be a predisposing risk factor for hepatic encephalopathy. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to summarize all available evidence on this relationship. A systematic review was carried out in M...

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Main Authors: Karn Wijarnpreecha, Monia Werlang, Panadeekarn Panjawatanan, Paul T. Kroner, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Frank J. Lukens, Surakit Pungpapong, Patompong Ungprasert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119321933