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"The body surface area is used for the correction of many clinical measurements for better approximation and comparability of that respective parameter. It is expressed usually expressed in square metres (m²)."

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"Du Bois and Du Bois formula:"

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"Mosteller formula:"

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Numbers Over10000

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"BSA = 0.007184 x weight [kg] ^0.425x height [cm] ^0.725"

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Acronyms

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"BSA = SQRT(weight [kg] x height[cm] / 3600) or"

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"There are many published formulas for the determination of body surface area from height and weight without the need for a direct measurement constituting a rather extensive endeavour if performed for every individual ^1-4."

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"History and etymology"

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