Quantitative peripheral computed tomography to measure muscle area and assess lean soft tissue mass in children

• Main Authors: Diana Paola Córdoba-Rodríguez (Author), Iris Iglesia (Author), Alejandro Gomez-Bruton (Author), María L Miguel-Berges (Author), Paloma Flores-Barrantes (Author), José Antonio Casajús (Author), Luis A. Moreno (Author), Gerardo Rodríguez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Skeletal muscle is one of the main components of lean soft tissue mass (LSTM). Low levels in children affect locomotion, posture, and increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. Aim (1) To evaluate the association between muscle cross-sectional area (MCSA) of the lower left leg measured by p...