Practical measurement of body composition using bioelectrical impedance, air displacement plethysmography and ultrasound in stable outpatients with short bowel syndrome receiving home parenteral nutrition: comparison of agreement between the methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People diagnosed with intestinal failure (IF) as a result of short bowel syndrome are dependent on home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Measuring nutritional status is essential for monitoring treatment. The present study aimed to determine the agreement and feasibility of three methods bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), ultrasound and air displacement plethysmography (ADP) for measuring body composition in people receiving HPN.

Methods

Body composition data were collected from patients attending an IF clinic.

Results

There were 50 participants recruited and data were collected for BIA (n = 46), ultrasound (n = 49) and ADP (n = 9). Numbers for ADP were much lower because of a lack of participant uptake. Fat-free mass (FFM) measured by BIA and ultrasound in

SUBMITTER: Jones DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6587511 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature