Impact of preoperative muscle mass and quality on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing major hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma

ConclusionsPMI and PMD were closely associated with intraoperative blood loss and postoperative infectious complications. Additionally, PMI impacted long-term survival. These results suggest an importance of improving muscle mass and quality before surgery.

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Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - July 26, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yuichi Asai, Junpei Yamaguchi, Takashi Mizuno, Shunsuke Onoe, Nobuyuki Watanabe, Tsuyoshi Igami, Kay Uehara, Yukihiro Yokoyama, Tomoki Ebata Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research