Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	121556
DOI	10.3748/wjg.121556
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Phase angle as a predictor of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and adverse clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hong-Ying Wang, Ren-Juan Liu, Yue-Yuan Wang, Dan-Dan Wang, Hao Zhang, Li-Jun Zhang, Xue Jing, Ying-Jie Guo, Han-Qing Li, Ai-Ling Liu and Xue-Li Ding
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Beijing New Journey Foundation 5503 Clinical Medicine + X Research Project of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University in 2024 QDFY+X2024212
Corresponding Author	Xue-Li Ding, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China. dingxueli@qdu.edu.cn
Key Words	Ulcerative colitis; Phase angle; Malnutrition; Sarcopenia; Clinical outcome
Core Tip	Among hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis, lower phase angle (PhA) values, derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis, were independently associated with greater prevalence of malnutrition and sarcopenia and with worsened disease outcomes. Sex-specific PhA cut-off values were established for identifying both conditions. Collectively, these findings position PhA as a practical, objective, and reliable clinical marker for nutritional and functional assessment in ulcerative colitis patient management.
Citation	Wang HY, Liu RJ, Wang YY, Wang DD, Zhang H, Zhang LJ, Jing X, Guo YJ, Li HQ, Liu AL, Ding XL. Phase angle as a predictor of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and adverse clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.121556
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Received	2026-03-30 06:13
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-31 01:54
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-15 08:43
Return for Revision	2026-04-15 08:43
Revised	2026-05-01 08:29
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-08 13:31
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-24 02:41
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-24 06:07
Articles in Press	2026-06-24 06:07
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