Osteoporosis in Lung Transplantation Candidates: Association With 6-minute Walking Test and Body Mass Index

Balci, M.; Ari, E.; Vayvada, M.; Salturk, C.; Asicioglu, EBRU; Yeginsu, A.; Kutlu, C.

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.02.074

Osteoporosis in Lung Transplantation Candidates: Association With 6-minute Walking Test and Body Mass Index

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Balci M. K., Ari E., Vayvada M., Salturk C., Asicioglu E., Yeginsu A., ...Daha Fazla

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, cilt.48, sa.6, ss.2147-2151, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 6
Basım Tarihi: 2016
Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.02.074
Dergi Adı: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2147-2151
Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background. Osteoporosis is a well-recognized complication in lung transplantation because of steroid use and immobilization. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis and risk factors associated with osteoporosis in lung transplantation candidates.