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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Association Between Computed-Tomography-Derived Erector Spinae Muscle Characteristics and Swallowing Outcomes in Older Patients with Pneumonia.

Yuichi Murakawa, Akira Tamaki, Ryota Matsuzawa, Shinjiro Miyazaki, Koji Fujishima, Tatsuma Hori, Miki Naide, Kenichiro Sakai, Tomoya Ishii

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Yuichi MurakawaGraduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Hyogo Medical University, 1-3-6 Minatojima, Kobe 650-8530, Hyogo, Japan.ORCID 0009-0003-8903-7626
Akira TamakiGraduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Hyogo Medical University, 1-3-6 Minatojima, Kobe 650-8530, Hyogo, Japan.
Ryota MatsuzawaGraduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Hyogo Medical University, 1-3-6 Minatojima, Kobe 650-8530, Hyogo, Japan.
Shinjiro MiyazakiRehabilitation Center, KKR Takamatsu Hospital, 4-18 Tenjinmae, Takamatsu City 760-0018, Kagawa, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-1301-2441
Koji FujishimaDepartment of Rehabilitation Technology, Sanuki Municipal Hospital, 387-1 Ishida Higashi Kou, Sanuki City 769-2393, Kagawa, Japan.
Tatsuma HoriDepartment of Rehabilitation Technology, Sanuki Municipal Hospital, 387-1 Ishida Higashi Kou, Sanuki City 769-2393, Kagawa, Japan.
Miki NaideDepartment of Rehabilitation Technology, Sanuki Municipal Hospital, 387-1 Ishida Higashi Kou, Sanuki City 769-2393, Kagawa, Japan.
Kenichiro SakaiDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Sanuki Municipal Hospital, 387-1 Ishida Higashi Kou, Sanuki City 769-2393, Kagawa, Japan.
Tomoya IshiiDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Sanuki Municipal Hospital, 387-1 Ishida Higashi Kou, Sanuki City 769-2393, Kagawa, Japan.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesTrunk muscle mass and quality may be related to swallowing function; however, it is unclear whether the same trend is observed in older patients with pneumonia. We aimed to determine the impact of the mass and quality of the erector spinae muscles (ESM), measured using chest computed tomography (CT), on swallowing function decline during hospitalization.

methodsThe participants were patients hospitalized at Sanuki Municipal Hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia who underwent pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). A total of 450 patients met the eligibility criteria and were included in the analysis. The cross-sectional area of the ESM normalized by body surface area (ESM

resultsPatients with a FOIS score of 6-7 at discharge exhibited significantly higher ESM

conclusionsIn older patients with pneumonia, ESM may reflect overall physical function, which should be considered when interpreting its association with swallowing outcomes.

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erector spinae musclemuscle massmuscle qualitypneumoniaswallowing outcome

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PMID42651230
PMCPMC13512180

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