Impact of overweightness and critical weight loss on overall survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma initially treated with chemoembolization.

Zhen-Xin ChenZhi-Wei JianXi-Wen WuJun-Cheng WangJing-Yuan PengChun-Yu HuangXiang-Ming Lao

Published in: Gastroenterology report (2019)

Among patients with intermediate- or advanced-stage HCC initially treated with chemoembolization, overweightness was associated with longer OS. Furthermore, CWL was an independent adverse prognostic factor for OS in patients receiving additional treatment.

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prognostic factors
weight loss
radiofrequency ablation
bariatric surgery
newly diagnosed
roux en y gastric bypass
adipose tissue
combination therapy
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
weight gain