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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2021; 27(29): 4862-4878
Published online Aug 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i29.4862
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Figure 1 Main definitions of the presented topic.
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Figure 2 Reported options for ultrasound muscle mass assessment in cirrhosis. A: Psoas muscle evaluation as proposed by Hari et al[43]; B: Psoas muscle evaluation as proposed by Kobayashi et al[42]; C: Femoral muscle evaluation as proposed by Tandon et al[40]; D: 2D-shearwave elastography of the femoral muscle.
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Figure 3 Computed tomography modality and skeletal muscle index. A and C: Analysing computed tomography slices obtained at the third lumbar vertebra level; B: Patient with normal skeletal muscle index (SMI) values; D: Patient with reduced SMI values. After using medical imaging software and analysing areas of predefined Hounsfield units, SMI values are calculated.
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Figure 4 Sarcopenia evaluating methods. Distinctions regarding required training, applicability, practicality, accuracy and precision are presented. Adapted from Tandon et al[55]. BIA: Bioelectrical impedance analysis; CT: Computed tomography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; DEXA: Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.