Myosteatosis and the clinical outcomes of patients with liver cirrhosis: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the potential correlation between myosteatosis and the prognosis of patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis by a meta-analysis.

Methods

Cohort studies of relevance were acquired through comprehensive searches of the Medline, Web of Science, and Embase databases. To account for heterogeneity, a random-effects model was employed to combine the findings.

Results

The meta-analysis included 10 retrospective and four prospective cohort studies, encompassing a total of 4287 patients diagnosed with cirrhosis. The pooled findings indicated a notable decline in transplant-free survival (TFS) among individuals with liver cirrhosis and myosteatosis compared to those without this condition (risk ratio: 1.94; 95% confidence interval: 1.61 to 2

SUBMITTER: Xue H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392268 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature