Vertebral morphometry by X-ray absorptiometry before and after liver transplant : a cross-sectional study

To evaluate bone density and fracture prevalence in patients with end-stage liver diseases (ESLD) awaiting liver transplant and in orthotopic liver-transplant (OLTx) recipients by using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. In a cross-sectional study 27 patients (16 males and 11 females, mean age 49.9 +...

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Published in:	European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology Vol. 13; no. 10; pp. 1201 - 1207
Main Authors:	GIANNINI, Sandro, NOBILE, Martino, DALLE CARBONARE, Luca, CIUFFREDA, Matteo, GERMONI, Vanesa, IEMMOLO, Rosa M, GERUNDA, Giorgio E, SARTORI, Leonardo, CREPALDI, Gaetano
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 01-10-2001
Subjects:	Absorptiometry, Photon Biological and medical sciences Bone Density Cross-Sectional Studies Digestive system Female Femur - diagnostic imaging Femur - pathology Glucocorticoids - adverse effects Humans Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Liver Transplantation Male Medical sciences Methylprednisolone - adverse effects Middle Aged Osteoporosis - chemically induced Osteoporosis - pathology Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques Risk Factors Spine - diagnostic imaging Spine - pathology Human Prevalence Evaluation scale Liver Diseases of the osteoarticular system Fracture Recipient Transplantation Trauma Validity X ray absorption spectrometry Surgery Cross sectional study Risk factor Bone mineral density Bone
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