Publications by authors named "Steffen Wigger"
Article Synopsis
- Sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, is linked to lower lung function and a higher risk of pneumonia after abdominal surgery, which can lead to longer hospital stays and increased mortality.
- The study aims to investigate how sarcopenia affects diaphragm function in patients undergoing major liver surgery, specifically comparing sarcopenic to non-sarcopenic patients in terms of preoperative diaphragm function and postoperative recovery.
- A variety of imaging techniques, including ultrasound and spirometry, will be utilized to assess diaphragm and muscle function in both groups of patients before and after the surgery.
