Effects of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications of minimally invasive oesophagectomy for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.05.55
Abstract: Background Sarcopenia is closely associated with surgical complications in patients with certain cancers. In this study we assessed the relationship between sarcopenia and postoperative complications in patients with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Methods We retrospectively… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative complications; minimally invasive; preoperative sarcopenia; sarcopenia postoperative ... See more keywords
Association between CT-Based Preoperative Sarcopenia and Outcomes in Patients That Underwent Liver Resections
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14010261
Abstract: Simple Summary Cancer cachexia often includes sarcopenia, which is characterized by a progressive, generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, combined with fatty infiltration into the muscle. Sarcopenia has been considered a patient-specific imaging… read more here.
Keywords: liver resections; underwent liver; preoperative sarcopenia; patients underwent ... See more keywords