Utilization of non-invasive imaging tools for assessment of peripheral skeletal muscle size and composition in chronic lung disease: A systematic review
Respiratory Medicine | Sep 05, 2017
Rozenberg D, et al. – The aim of this study was to present a systematic review investigating the modalities and acquisition techniques used to assess skeletal muscle in chronic lung disease and evaluate the associations of muscle size and composition with strength, physical performance, structural alterations and clinical results. Findings revealed that imaging modalities were valuable tools for the characterization of skeletal muscle dysfunction in chronic lung disease in clinical and research settings. However, the use of muscle imaging as a prognostic marker is promising and needs further examination.
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