NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN FRAIL CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
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Published:2018
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Page:1-2
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ISSN:2273-4309
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Container-title:The Journal of Frailty & Aging
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Short-container-title:J Frailty Aging
Author:
AZZOLINO D.,DAMANTI S.,CESARI M.
Abstract
The liver is the largest and most important metabolic organ, playing a pivotal role in the integration of biochemical pathways of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins (1). End-stage liver disease (ESLD) has an important negative effect on nutritional status (2) and malnutrition is a common problem in patients waiting for liver transplantation (LT). The mean weight loss during ESLD is about 9 Kg and this contributes to further morbidities and mortality (3).