Investigates the impact of muscle loss and fat infiltration on survival after liver transplantation, suggesting tools for risk assessment.
Myosteatosis, elevated bilirubin, and female sex are significant predictors of mortality post-LT in this cohort. CT-derived SMRA assessment offer valuable tools for pre-transplant risk stratification, supporting targeted interventions to improve early outcomes.
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