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Title:

Quantification of Adipose Tissue and Muscle Mass Based on Computed Tomography Scans: Comparison of Eight Planimetric and Diametric Techniques Including a Step-By-Step Guide.

Document type:
Comparative Study; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Irlbeck, Thomas; Janitza, Silke; Poros, Balázs; Golebiewski, Monika; Frey, Lorenz; Paprottka, Philipp M; da Silva, Teresa; Irlbeck, Michael; Böcker, Wolfgang; Weig, Thomas
Abstract:
Recent scientific work proved that knowledge about body composition beyond the body mass index is essential. Both adipose tissue and muscular status are determining risk factors of morbidity and mortality. Analysis of single cross-sectional computed tomography (CT) images, acquired during routine care only to prevent additional radiation exposure, provide a detailed insight into the body composition of chronically and critically ill patients.This retrospective study included 490 trauma patients...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur Surg Res
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
59
Journal issue:
1-2
Pages contribution:
23-34
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1159/000486173
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29393202
Print-ISSN:
0014-312X
TUM Institution:
Professur für Interventionelle Radiologie (Prof. Paprottka)
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