Sarcopenia results in poor survival rates in oral cavity cancer patients.
Sheng-Chiao LinYaoh-Shiang LinBor-Hwang KangChun-Hao YinKuo-Ping ChangChao-Chuan ChiMing-Yee LinHsing-Hao SuTing-Shou ChangYun-Ying SheYu-Hsi LiuChing-Chih LeePublished in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2020)
Low SMM was a significant independent factor that was associated with lower survival in patients who have oral cavity cancers and are undergoing primary surgery. Preoperative CT scans of the head and neck could be utilised to evaluate SMM, predict treatment outcomes and facilitate nutrition management.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- computed tomography
- newly diagnosed
- minimally invasive
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- peritoneal dialysis
- patients undergoing
- skeletal muscle
- dual energy
- free survival
- coronary artery bypass
- image quality
- patient reported outcomes
- young adults
- coronary artery disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- patient reported
- surgical site infection