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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2024; 30(10): 1313-1328
Published online Mar 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1313
Published online Mar 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1313
Phenotypic criteria | Etiological criteria | |||
Unintentional weight loss | Low body mass index | Reduction of muscle mass | Decreased intake or assimilation of foods | Inflammatory load |
> 5% in the last 6 months or > 10% in more than 6 months | < 20 in < 70 yr or < 22 in > 70 yr | Evaluated by validated body composition techniques | ≤ 50% > 1 wk or ≤ 100% > 2 wk or any chronic condition that alters food assimilation | Acute injury/inflammation; chronic inflammatory pathology |
- Citation: Mendez-Guerrero O, Carranza-Carrasco A, Chi-Cervera LA, Torre A, Navarro-Alvarez N. Optimizing nutrition in hepatic cirrhosis: A comprehensive assessment and care approach. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30(10): 1313-1328
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v30/i10/1313.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1313