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Impact of cachexia on oncologic outcomes of sarcopenic patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma after radical nephroureterectomy.

Hao-Wei ChenYu-Chen ChenLi-Hwa YangMing-Chen Paul ShihChing-Chia LiKuang-Shun ChuehWen-Jeng WuYung-Shun Juan
Published in: PloS one (2021)
To date, this is the first study to investigate the effect of cachexia among sarcopenic patients with UTUC treated with RNU. We identified the prognostic significance of cachexia on outcomes. Indeed, when UTUC is treated with RNU, we should evaluate not only sarcopenia status but also cachexia. The low survival rate among patients with UTUC complicated with cachexia deserves attention.
Keyphrases
  • rectal cancer
  • metabolic syndrome
  • newly diagnosed
  • insulin resistance