Sarcopenia Is a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications Among Older Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Ria MinawalaMichelle KimOlivia DelauGhoncheh GhiasianAnna Sophia McKenneyAndre Da Luz MoreiraJoshua ChodoshMara McAdams-DeMarcoDorry L SegevSamrachana AdhikariJohn DodsonAasma ShaukatBari DaneAdam S Faye

Published in: Inflammatory bowel diseases (2024)

Sarcopenia, as measured by SMI, is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications among older adults with IBD. Measurement of SMI from preoperative imaging can help risk stratify older adults with IBD undergoing intestinal resection.

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community dwelling
ulcerative colitis
skeletal muscle
high resolution
patients undergoing
physical activity
middle aged