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Body composition measures over time.
| At diagnosis | After 3 years | After 5 years | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMA (cm2) | 121.9 ± 21.0 | 106.0 ± 25.8 | 106.0 ± 27.9 | < 0.001 |
| SMI (cm2/m2) | 48.9 ± 8.3 | 42.5 ± 10.4 | 42.5 ± 11.1 | < 0.001 |
| SAT (cm2) | 192.9 ± 80.2 | 205.9 ± 72.4 | 200.1 ± 77.5 | 0.449 |
| VAT (cm2) | 80.6 ± 44.3 | 84.7 ± 49.4 | 85.0 ± 46.2 | 0.798 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation.
SMA skeletal muscle area, SMI skeletal muscle index, SAT subcutaneous adipose tissue area, VAT visceral adipose tissue area.
