Is sarcopenia associated with hepatic encephalopathy in liver cirrhosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a major neuropsychiatric complication in advanced liver disease, is associated with poor prognosis. Sarcopenia, characterized by a decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical performance, is prevalent in liver cirrhosis. This study aims to explore whether sarcopenia is associated with HE in cirrhotic patients. PubMed and EMBASE were searched for relevant cohort and case-control studies investigating the...