The Incidence and Risk Factors of Hip Fracture after Liver Transplantation (LT): A Nationwide Population-Based Study

The Incidence and Risk Factors of Hip Fracture after Liver Transplantation (LT): A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Background. Osteoporosis and fragility fracture are the major complications after liver transplantation (LT). The aim of the study was to determine the incidence and risk factors of hip fracture after LT. Methods. We conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study, enrolling the patients rec...

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Main Authors: Yung-Cheng Chiu, Pei-Shao Liao, Yi-Ting Chou, Cheng-Li Lin, Chih-Hung Hung, Che-Chen Lin, Chieh-Cheng Hsu, Horng-Chaung Hsu, Jyun-Ming Huang, Yang-Yi Wang, Shu-Jui Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5845709

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