The differential effects of sarcopenia and cachexia on overall survival for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients following pancreatectomy: A retrospective study based on a large population.

Xiao-Ding ShenXing WangZhen-Jiang ZhengYong-Hua ChenChun-Lu TanXu-Bao LiuNeng-Wen Ke

Published in: Cancer medicine (2023)

Sarcopenia and cachexia have different effects on OS for PDAC patients undergoing radical excision. This difference may provide some important information for preoperative management.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
community dwelling
patient reported