The significance of osteosarcopenia as a predictor of the long ‐term outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatic resection

ConclusionPreoperative osteosarcopenia may be a prognostic factor in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatic resection. Our results suggests that the preoperative maintenance of skeletal muscle and bone density may potentially improve prognosis.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - October 19, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mitsuru Yanagaki, Koichiro Haruki, Tomohiko Taniai, Yosuke Igarashi, Jungo Yasuda, Kenei Furukawa, Shinji Onda, Yoshihiro Shirai, Masashi Tsunematsu, Toru Ikegami Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research