Upper thigh skeletal muscle index predicts outcomes in liver transplant recipients.
Manuel LimJong Man KimJaehun YangJi Eun KwonKyeong Deok KimEun Sung JeongJinsoo RhuGyu Seong ChoiJae-Won JohSuk-Koo LeePublished in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2023)
We confirmed that sarcopenia diagnosed by UT-SMI is associated with outcomes in LT recipients. In addition, UT-SMI was identified as an independent prognostic factor for patient survival and graft survival. Therefore, UT-SMI could be a good option for CT-based evaluations of sarcopenia in LT recipients.