The prognostic value of sarcopenia in oesophageal cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

• Main Authors: Pinhao Fang (Author), Jianfeng Zhou (Author), Xin Xiao (Author), Yushang Yang (Author), Siyuan Luan (Author), Zhiwen Liang (Author), Xiaokun Li (Author), Hanlu Zhang (Author), Qixin Shang (Author), Xiaoxi Zeng (Author), Yong Yuan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract The loss of skeletal muscle mass and function is defined as sarcopenia, which might develop in elderly patients with cancers. It has been indicated as a potential negative factor in the survival of patients with malignant tumours. The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to e...