Impact of preoperative body compositions on survival following resection of biliary tract cancer.

Seung Bae Yoon Moon-Hyung ChoiMeiying SongJu Hyun LeeIn Seok LeeMyung Ah LeeTae Ho HongEun Sun JungMyung-Gyu Choi

Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2019)

Low SMI and low SMA on computed tomography scan have a negative impact on survival after resection of biliary tract cancer. They can be used in preoperative risk assessment to assist in treatment decision making.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
papillary thyroid
risk assessment
decision making
squamous cell
patients undergoing
positron emission tomography
lymph node metastasis
squamous cell carcinoma
climate change
combination therapy