Metode za postavljanje dijagnoze sarkopenije i njen značaj kod hirurških bolesnika - sarkopenija kod hirurških bolesnika

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with a risk of adverse outcomes such as physical disability, poor quality of life, and death. Sarcopenia has been demonstrated to be one of the strongest predictors of both short- and long-term outcomes following complicated surgical procedures. Sarcopenia screening and sarcopenia diagnosis are highly important in surgical patients. Appropriate customized questionnaires and formulas are used in screening for sarcopenia. The measurable variables for diagnosing sarcopenia are mass, strength, and physical performance and there are measurement techniques that can be used for each of them. Early screening and diagnosis of sarcopenia with the implementation of treatment can effectively slow the progression of sarcopenia, with influence on the better outcome of surgical treatment and recovery of the patient.