Significance of preoperative evaluation of skeletal muscle index and immune-nutritional status for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

ConclusionsLow preoperative SMI based on CT at the L1 level appears associated with poor prognosis and postoperative complications among patients with early-stage NSCLC. PNI is also an independent prognostic factor for surgical outcomes.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research