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Computed tomography-based body composition measures in COPD and their association with clinical outcomes: A systematic review.

John M NicholsonCamila E OrssoSahar NourouzpourBrenawen ElangeswaranKaran ChohanAni Orchanian-CheffLee FidlerSunita MathurDmitry Rozenberg
Published in: Chronic respiratory disease (2022)
There was significant variability in CT-body composition measures. In several studies, low muscle mass was associated with increased disease severity and lower HRQL, whereas adiposity with cardiovascular disease/risk factors. Given the heterogeneity in body composition measures and clinical outcomes, the prognostic utility of CT-body composition in COPD requires further study.
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