Publications by authors named "Leticia Macedo Eifler"
Background: Cirrhosis is a prevalent disease and ranks among the leading causes of death worldwide. Sarcopenia is believed to be associated with a poorer prognosis in patients with cirrhosis.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of sarcopenia on the prognosis of patients hospitalized for acute decompensation of cirrhosis, with or without acute-on-chronic liver failure.