Albumin-myosteatosis gauge as a novel prognostic risk factor in patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myosteatosis and systemic inflammation are well-known prognostic factors in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The serum albumin level is a reflection of malnutrition and systemic inflammation, which in turn plays a key role in the development of myosteatosis. However, few studies have been conducted on these synergistic effects. This study aimed to examine the individual and synergistic effects of different prognostic markers related to skeletal muscle quality and serum albumin levels in patients with CRC.

Methods

This study enrolled patients with stage I-III CRC who underwent surgical resection between July 2006 and February 2014. Skeletal muscle index (SMI) and skeletal muscle radiodensity (SMD) were calculated using computed tomography at the L3 level obta

SUBMITTER: Kim Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10067505 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature