Association of Sarcopenia and Body Composition With Short-term Outcomes After Liver Resection for Malignant Tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Previous retrospective studies have shown that sarcopenia substantially alters the postoperative and oncological outcomes after liver resection for malignant tumors. However, the evidence is limited to small retrospective studies with heterogeneous results and the lack of standardized measurements of sarcopenia.

Objective

To investigate the role of sarcopenia as a risk factor associated with 90-day morbidity after liver resection for malignant tumors.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study included 234 consecutive patients undergoing liver resection for malignant tumors at San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy, between June 1, 2018, and December 15, 2019. Muscle mass and strength were assessed using the skeletal muscle index (SMI) on preo

SUBMITTER: Berardi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7512123 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature