Body mass index (BMI) and body surface area (BSA) in scleroderma patients

Abstract

Dysfunctions of the digestive tract in the course of systemic sclerosis were observed in as many as 90% cases [1]. It causes fluctuations of body composition and consequently lead to body mass disorders. Among the methods of assessing the nutritional condition, the most traditional is BMI (Body Mass Index) technique. Moreover, the BSA (Body Surface Area) is also used.

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