| Sarcopenia in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease on Dialysis |
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Geo Neul Park, Seon Min Kim, Yoonwon Choi, Soo Jeong Choi |
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Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea |
| 투석 환자의 근감소증 |
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박거늘, 김선민, 최윤원, 최수정 |
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순천향대학교 부천병원 신장내과 |
Correspondence:
Soo Jeong Choi, Tel: +82-32-621-5169, Fax: +82-32-621-5016, Email: crystal@schmc.ac.kr
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Received: 22 July 2025 • Revised: 7 December 2025 • Accepted: 22 December 2025 |
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| Abstract |
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Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass accompanied by a decline in muscle strength and/or physical performance. Sarcopenia may develop in patients with end-stage kidney disease due to multiple contributing factors, including uremia, malnutrition, reduced physical activity, chronic inflammation, and dialysis-related factors. In this population, sarcopenia is strongly associated with decreased quality of life and increased mortality, underscoring the need for early diagnosis and timely intervention. This review was written to provide a comprehensive overview of sarcopenia pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and prevalence, and describe therapeutic strategies for sarcopenia in patients undergoing dialysis. |
| Key Words:
Sarcopenia; Kidney failure, chronic; Dialysis |
| 주제어:
근감소증; 말기 콩팥병; 투석 |
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