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Changes in liver function and body composition by direct‐acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus infection

Hepatology
Author
R. Sugimoto et al.
Used Parameters : BW, SMI, VFA
Publication Year : 2018
Country : Japan
Journal : Hepatology Research
Aim Management of low skeletal muscle mass (LSM) is a very important topic as LSM affects patient mortality in liver diseases. Changes in body composition are unexplored in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients, including those with liver cirrhosis, who receive direct‐acting antiviral (DAA) therapy. Body composition measurements and liver function tests were carried out before and after DAA therapy. Methods Blood examination, visceral fat area (VFA) and extremity skeletal muscle mass were measured using the multifrequency …
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