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SUBMITTER: Welch C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6332645 | biostudies-other | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
BMC research notes 20190114 1
<h4>Objective</h4>To explore variability in acute changes in muscle mass and function in older patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery, as well as feasibility of measures, in order to refine study processes to inform the protocol for a larger study.<h4>Results</h4>Results are presented for seven participants recruited to this pilot study. It is possible to perform serial measurements of bilateral anterior thigh thickness (BATT) and handgrip strength prior to, within 24 h of surgery, and ...[more]