The Impact of Age on the Prevalence of Sarcopenic Obesity in Bariatric Surgery Candidates
Abstract
Sarcopenia pre-dating bariatric surgery (BS) has been suggested as concern for the use of BS in older-adults with morbid obesity. To evaluate the impact of age on the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity (SO) in BS-candidates. Cross-sectional study including 1370 consecutive BS-candidates aged ≥18, and grouped according to age: 18–39 (reference group), 40–49, 50–59 and ≥ 60 years. From body composition analysis data obtained using bioelectrical...
Paper Details
Title
The Impact of Age on the Prevalence of Sarcopenic Obesity in Bariatric Surgery Candidates
Published Date
Apr 5, 2020
Journal
Volume
30
Issue
6
Pages
2158 - 2164
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