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

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...

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Main Authors: Pinhao Fang, Jianfeng Zhou, Xin Xiao, Yushang Yang, Siyuan Luan, Zhiwen Liang, Xiaokun Li, Hanlu Zhang, Qixin Shang, Xiaoxi Zeng, Yong Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.13126