The role of body composition measurements in wasting syndromes

Koch, J.

Seminars in Oncology 25(2 Suppl 6: 12-19

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0093-7754
PMID: 9625378
Document Number: 489323
Wasting is a state of nonvolitional weight loss that frequently afflicts patients with cancer or those infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Body composition measurements afford a more clinically relevant assessment of an individual's functional capacity, energy stores, and prognosis. Several techniques of body composition measurements exist, each with selected advantages and disadvantages. This review summarizes the methods and the utility of body composition analysis.

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