The effect of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity on survival in gastric cancer

Abstract Background Sarcopenic obesity arises from increased muscle catabolism triggered by inflammation and inactivity. Its significance lies in its role in contributing to morbidity and mortality in gastric cancer. This study aims to explore the potential correlation between sarcopenia, sarcopenic...

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Main Authors: Muzaffer Ece Hakan Şahin, Feray Akbaş, Aytul Hande Yardimci, Eren Şahin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11423-y