Prevalence and Impact of Sarcopenia in Chronic Pancreatitis: A Review of the Literature.

Li Lian KuanAshley R DennisonGiuseppe Garcea

Published in: World journal of surgery (2020)

The review of these existing studies amalgamates the limited data on sarcopenia and its impact on CP. It has shown that sarcopenia is exceedingly prevalent and an important risk factor in CP patients. The data presented emphasises that sarcopenia has a significant prognostic value and should be included in future prospective analyses in the outcomes of CP.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
risk factors
community dwelling
end stage renal disease
electronic health record
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
big data
type diabetes
machine learning
insulin resistance
artificial intelligence
case control
deep learning
patient reported