The role of the somatotype in the development and course of chronic diseases of the organs of the hepatobiliary area
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Each person is characterized by a certain somatotype, which is formed at the early stages of ontogenesis and remains constant throughout life. Currently, the somatic constitution of a person is becoming increasingly important in predicting the course and risks of diseases of various organ systems. There are theoretical and clinical materials on somatotypological features of the course of diseases of the digestive system. The literature review of data that affect the violation of the proper functioning of the organs of the hepatobiliary region, depending on the somatotype and anthropometric indicators.
Source: ASTRAKHAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
Institutions: Sechenov University, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403613966