A simple score of sarcopenic obesity predicts all-cause mortality in patients with cirrhosis

Frontiers in Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuteng Yang, Tingyang Wei, Shuo Yang, Ran Fei, Changjie Tie, Rui Han, Danli Ma, Qian Jin, Jian Wang, Zixing Wang, Rui Huang
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1719899
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Abstract

Purpose To evaluate the predictors and prognostic impact of sarcopenic obesity (Sa-O) on all-cause mortality in patients with cirrhosis. Methods This retrospective cohort study included cirrhosis patients. Sa-O was defined using computed tomography at L3 level as a skeletal muscle index

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nutrition and Health in Aging Liver Disease and Transplantation Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Medicine
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
13
Pages
1719899–1719899
Publication date
22 January 2026
Language
EN