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18367359

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-5-5
pubmed:abstractText
The liver plays a key role in the metabolism of nutrients. Therefore, liver failure is often associated with malnutrition. It is well-established that malnutrition is an independent prognostic factor in patients with cirrhosis and liver failure. Since standard anthropometric and biological indexes are associated with liver dysfunction, nutritional assessment is difficult in patients with cirrhosis. In this review, we explain the various causes and mechanisms leading to malnutrition in cirrhosis. We also describe reliable methods used to assess the nutritional condition of these patients. Finally, we stress the importance of nutritional care in cirrhosis and liver dysfunction, describing its specific characteristics and indications.
pubmed:language
fre
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0399-8320
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
32
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
265-73
pubmed:dateRevised
2010-8-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
[Nutritional assessment in cirrhosis].
pubmed:affiliation
Service d'Hépatologie--Pôle des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, AP-HP, Hôpital Beaujon, Université Paris-7, 100 Boulevard du Général-Leclerc, 92100 Clichy, France.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review