The Impact of Sarcopenia and Low Muscle Attenuation on Overall Survival in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: Our meta-analysis indicated normal muscle attenuation was significantly associated with improved 3YSR and 5YSR in patients with EOC. Sarcopenia was not significantly associated with 3YSR or 5YSR in patients with EOC.
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Source: Ann Oncol - March 26, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: McSharry V, Mullee A, McCann L, Rogers AC, McKiernan M, Brennan DJ Tags: Ann Surg Oncol Source Type: research