Effect of sarcopenia and visceral obesity on mortality and pancreatic fistula following pancreatic cancer surgery

Volume: 103, Issue: 4, Pages: 434 - 442
Published: Jan 18, 2016
Abstract
Analytical morphometric assessment has recently been proposed to improve preoperative risk stratification. However, the relationship between body composition and outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy is still unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of body composition on outcomes in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for cancer.Body composition parameters including total abdominal muscle area (TAMA) and visceral fat...
Paper Details
Title
Effect of sarcopenia and visceral obesity on mortality and pancreatic fistula following pancreatic cancer surgery
Published Date
Jan 18, 2016
Volume
103
Issue
4
Pages
434 - 442
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