Association between sarcopenia and outcomes of surgically treated oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia is a significant predictor of perioperative adverse outcomes for a variety of malignancies and has significant negative effects on surgical and oncology outcomes. The development of sarcopenia is mainly attributed to aging, inactivity, poor nutrition, and decreased testosterone levels, which suggest a poor prognosis after surgery. Therefore, the primary objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effect of sarcopenia on postoperative survival in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Methods

We systematically searched databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Medline and Web of Science from inception to 12 July 2023, to determine the prognostic value of sarcopenia in oral squamous cell carcinoma. The prima

SUBMITTER: Luo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11564163 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature