Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures in Patients With Cirrhosis Evaluated for Liver Transplantation: Identification of High-Risk Patients Based on Computed Tomography at Evaluation.
Am J Gastroenterol
; 119(2): 367-370, 2024 Feb 01.
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| ID: mdl-37734343
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Osteoporosis in candidates for liver transplantation (LT) is often underdiagnosed despite the important consequences of morbidity.METHODS:
We included 376 patients with cirrhosis evaluated for LT with available computed tomography (CT) scans. Prevalent vertebral fractures (VFs) were identified on CT reconstructions, and bone density was assessed by measuring CT attenuation of the L1 vertebra (L1-CT).RESULTS:
We identified 139 VFs in 55 patients (14.6%). Logistic regression models showed that low L1-CT was the only independent determinant of VF.DISCUSSION:
In patients with cirrhosis evaluated for LT, CT scans identified persons with severe osteoporosis without additional costs.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Osteoporosis
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Fracturas de la Columna Vertebral
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Trasplante de Hígado
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Fracturas Osteoporóticas
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Gastroenterol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia