Impact of sarcopenia in long-term symptoms in patients with malignant pleural effusion

Conclusions: Sarcopenia is an important factor to take into account in MPE patients, which could affect the prognosis. Patients who presented sarcopenia during hospitalization showed a worse recovery, with more symptoms including dyspnea, cough, fatigue and pain.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Pleural and mediastinal malignancies Source Type: research