Effect of Sarcopenia on the Prognosis of Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Hepatic Resection

CONCLUSION: Sarcopenia was identified as a prognostic factor for poor OS after hepatic resection, and major postoperative complications were more frequent in sarcopenia. Early sarcopenia detection and management may improve OS and clinical outcomes in postoperative HCC.PMID:38516765 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241241713

Source: The American Surgeon - March 22, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Thanatchawan Polvieng Sermsak Hongjinda Anuparp Thienhiran Pipit Burasakarn Pusit Fuengfoo Source Type: research