A new approach to quantify visceral fat via bioelectrical impedance analysis and ultrasound compared to MRI
Authors' conclusion
Taking an experimental approach, VAT can be determined without MRI.
Study context
- Comparison
- Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) by equation vs MRI
- Outcome
- Agreement of VATEq with VATMRI
Methodological detailsexperimental approach, sex-specific regression equation
- Experimental approach
- Sex-specific regression equation
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
VAT, VATEq vs VATMRI
Between VATEq and VATMRIEstimate (95% CI)P value
SD 0.66; ICC 0.955
difference (women) 0.03 kg(−1.26 kg to 1.32 kg)
P = 0.815SD 0.85; ICC 0.952
difference (men) −0.01 kg(−1.69 kg to 1.66 kg)
P = 0.925Further findings
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| Total body fat, BFBIA vs BFcalcICC 0.948 | P = 0.798 |
Total body fat, BFBIA vs BFcalc
- Excellent reliability, no significant difference in body fat (20.98 ± 8.36 kg vs. 21.08 ± 8.81 kg)
Original publication
A new approach to quantify visceral fat via bioelectrical impedance analysis and ultrasound compared to MRI. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 27 October 2023. doi:10.
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