Computed Tomography-Based Body Composition is Related to Perioperative Morbidity in Older Lung Transplant Recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

 In older patients, a limited physical reserve is considered a contraindication for lung transplantation (LTx). Herein, we aimed to establish a computed tomography (CT)-based quantification of physical reserve in older patients scheduled for transplantation.

Methods

 This retrospective study included patients older than 60 years who received LTx. Semiautomatic measurements of the mediastinal fat area and the dorsal muscle group area in pretransplantation CT scans were performed, and normalized data were correlated with clinical parameters.

Results

 Patients (n = 108) were assigned into three groups (Muscle^highfat^low [n = 25], Muscle^lowfat^high [n = 24], and other combinations [n = 59]).

SUBMITTER: Kifjak D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11961225 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature