Psoas Muscle Index – Could It Be an Indicator of Postoperative Complications in Colorectal Cancer? Case Presentation and Review of the Literature

Autor: Scurtu Georgiana Alexandra, Fülöp Zsolt Zoltán, Kiss Botond, Simu Patricia, Burlacu Diana, Bara Tivadar
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Vol 7, Iss 4, Pp 100-104 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2501-8132
DOI: 10.2478/jim-2022-0012
Popis: Introduction: Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, and its incidence is rising in developing countries. Studies have shown an association between sarcopenia and various poor short-term outcomes in cancer patients who underwent surgery. In this case study, we sought to highlight the importance of a modern prognostic factor, the psoas muscle index (PMI), in colorectal cancer.
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