The impact of body weight on the development of peritoneal metastases in colorectal cancer patients: results from a nationwide cohort study

Obesity is a major global health problem and an important risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC) is increased body weight. Obesity plays a role in the peritoneal dissemination of cancer; however, it is unclea...

Source: World Journal of Surgical Oncology - October 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Vincent C. J. van de Vlasakker, Felice N. van Erning, Robin J. Lurvink, Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh and Simon W. Nienhuijs Tags: Research Source Type: research