Role of sarcopenia on survival and treatment-related toxicity in head and neck cancer: a narrative review of current evidence and future perspectives.

Enes ErulDeniz Can GuvenMehmet Ruhi OnurGozde YaziciSercan Aksoy

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Sarcopenia is a significant concern for HNC patients and can impact their clinical outcomes. Routine MRI or CT scans can effectively detect low SMM in HNC patients. Identifying sarcopenic patients can aid physicians in better risk-stratifying HNC patients for therapeutic or nutritional interventions to improve clinical outcomes. Further research is needed to explore the potential of interventions to mitigate the negative effects of sarcopenia in HNC patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
computed tomography
oxidative stress
positron emission tomography
clinical practice
smoking cessation
drug induced