Simple psoas cross-sectional area measurement is a quick and easy method to assess sarcopenia and predicts major surgical complications

Aim Radiologically assessed muscle mass has been suggested as a surrogate marker of functional status and frailty and may predict patients at risk of postoperative complications. We hypothesize that sarcopenia negatively impacts on postoperative recovery and is predictive of complications. Metho...

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Main Authors: Jones, K.I., Doleman, Brett, Scott, S.D., Lund, Jonathan N., Williams, John P.
Format: Article
Published: Wiley 2015
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/44535/