Patients with cirrhosis and ascites have false values of bone density Implications for the diagnosis of osteoporosis

摘要

Summary The effect of ascites on bone densitometry has been assessed in 25 patients with advanced cirrhosis, and it was concluded that ascites over 4 l causes inaccuracy of BMD measurements, particularly at the lumbar spine. This fact must be considered when assessing bone mass in patients with decompensated cirrhosis.