Nomogram for predicting the overall survival of underweight patients with colorectal cancer: a clinical study

Nomogram for predicting the overall survival of underweight patients with colorectal cancer: a clinical study

Abstract Background An underweight individual is defined as one whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is < 18.5 kg/m2. Currently, the prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) who are also underweight is unclear. Methods Information on South Korean patients who underwent curative resection for CRC...

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Main Authors: Jun Woo Bong, Younghyun Na, Yeonuk Ju, Chinock Cheong, Sanghee Kang, Sun Il Lee, Byung Wook Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Underweight
Overall survival
Nomogram
Body mass index
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-02669-8

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