Impact of sarcopenia on outcomes of patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Jinhuan YangKaiwen ChenChongming ZhengKaiyu ChenJian LinQishan MengZiyan ChenLiming DengHaitao YuTuo DengZhiyuan BoQikuan HeYi WangGang Chen

Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2022)

Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes after liver resection for HCC. It should be evaluated upon admission to classify high-risk patients and reduce the risk of major complications.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
skeletal muscle
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
emergency department
prognostic factors
risk factors
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
insulin resistance
glycemic control