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The average CSA (mean ± standard deviation) of visceral fat in the abdominal cavity at the predefined levels measured at baseline and 1‐mo follow‐up
| Measured level | Supraumbilical (L2‐L3) | Umbilicus (L3‐L4) | Infraumbilical (L4‐L5) | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline CSA (cm2) | 107.0 ± 77.8 | 124.3 ± 72.0 | 100.5 ± 59.6 | 110.6 ± 69.0 |
| 1 mo CSA (cm2) | 90.5 ± 63.6 | 108.0 ± 57.0 | 83.3 ± 47.8 | 93.9 ± 54.6 |
| Difference in cm2 (P‐value) | 16.5 (<.01) | 16.3 (<.05) | 17.2 (<.01) | 16.7 (<.01) |
