Computed Tomography-Assessed Skeletal Muscle Mass as a Predictor of Outcomes in Lung Cancer Surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: Sarcopenia can be frequently detected in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery using CT-based muscle measurements. Sarcopenia was associated with greater risk for perioperative complications and worse long-term prognosis.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 18, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nishimura JM, Ansari AZ, D'Souza DM, Moffatt-Bruce SD, Merritt RE, Kneuertz PJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research