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Kato T, Oshikiri T, Koterazawa Y, Goto H, Sawada R, Harada H, Urakawa N, Hasegawa H, Kanaji S, Yamashita K, Matsuda T, Kakeji Y. Effectiveness of long-term tube feeding intervention in preventing skeletal muscle loss after minimally invasive esophagectomy. Surg Today 2024; 54:606-616. [PMID: 38150018 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-023-02787-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Esophageal cancer is a lethal tumor typically treated by neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery. For patients undergoing esophagectomy, postoperative enteral nutrition is important in preventing complications. Sarcopenia is associated with poor postoperative outcomes in esophageal cancer. In this study, we evaluated the benefits of tube feeding intervention and compared its short- and long-term outcomes in patients who underwent esophagectomy. METHODS Propensity score matching was performed in 303 patients who underwent esophagectomy at Kobe University Hospital between 2010 and 2020. Patients were divided into feeding and nonfeeding jejunostomy tube groups (n = 70 each). The feeding jejunostomy tube group was further divided into long-term (≥ 60 days) and short-term (< 60 days) subgroups. The groups were then retrospectively compared regarding postoperative albumin levels, body weight, and psoas muscle area and volume. RESULTS In the long-term feeding jejunostomy tube group, anastomotic leakage (p = 0.013) and left laryngeal nerve palsy (p = 0.004) occurred frequently. There were no significant between-group differences in postoperative albumin levels, body weight, or psoas muscle area. However, significant psoas muscle volume recovery was confirmed in the long-term jejunostomy tube group at 6 months postoperatively (p = 0.041). CONCLUSIONS Tube feeding intervention after minimally invasive esophagectomy may attenuate skeletal muscle mass loss and help prevent sarcopenia.
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- Takashi Kato
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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Li S, Zhang H, He J, Li S. Relationship Between Preoperative Nutritional Indicators and Postoperative Complications in Patients with Oesophageal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Nutr Cancer 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38764305 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2024.2350100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Nutritional status is an essential factor in the occurrence of complications in patients with esophageal cancer. We sought to assess the relationship between malnutrition and complications using various nutritional assessment indicators. We conducted a comprehensive literature search of medical databases for articles published up to July 2023. The primary outcome indicator is the occurrence of complications, for which we combined 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and odds ratios (ORs) for postoperative complications and analyzed them using a random effects model. The analysis was carried out using STATA15.0 software. A total of 33 study groups from 22 publications with 5,675 subjects were included. Pooled results show that nutritional indicators are strongly correlated with the occurrence of postoperative complications (OR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.30-1.62). In the subgroup analyses, comprehensive indicators and the skeletal muscle index were significantly associated with complications, whereas laboratory indicators were not associated with complications (comprehensive indicators OR = 2.68, 95% CI: 1.80-4.00; skeletal muscle index OR = 2.93, 95% CI: 1.44-5.99; laboratory indicators OR = 1.05, 95% CI: 0.96-1.16). Patients with normal body mass index and hospitalized patients were more likely to develop complications. Malnutrition is strongly associated with the development of complications. Nutritional indicators and patient characteristics influenced this relationship.
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- Shaoxue Li
- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Hahm JH, Nirmala FS, Ha TY, Ahn J. Nutritional approaches targeting mitochondria for the prevention of sarcopenia. Nutr Rev 2024; 82:676-694. [PMID: 37475189 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuad084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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A decline in function and loss of mass, a condition known as sarcopenia, is observed in the skeletal muscles with aging. Sarcopenia has a negative effect on the quality of life of elderly. Individuals with sarcopenia are at particular risk for adverse outcomes, such as reduced mobility, fall-related injuries, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although the pathogenesis of sarcopenia is multifaceted, mitochondrial dysfunction is regarded as a major contributor for muscle aging. Hence, the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies to improve mitochondrial function during aging is imperative for sarcopenia treatment. However, effective and specific drugs that can be used for the treatment are not yet approved. Instead studies on the relationship between food intake and muscle aging have suggested that nutritional intake or dietary control could be an alternative approach for the amelioration of muscle aging. This narrative review approaches various nutritional components and diets as a treatment for sarcopenia by modulating mitochondrial homeostasis and improving mitochondria. Age-related changes in mitochondrial function and the molecular mechanisms that help improve mitochondrial homeostasis are discussed, and the nutritional components and diet that modulate these molecular mechanisms are addressed.
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- Jeong-Hoon Hahm
- Research Group of Aging and Metabolism, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, South Korea
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- Research Group of Aging and Metabolism, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, South Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon-si, South Korea
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- Research Group of Aging and Metabolism, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, South Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon-si, South Korea
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- Research Group of Aging and Metabolism, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, South Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon-si, South Korea
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Li S, Xie K, Xiao X, Xu P, Tang M, Li D. Correlation between sarcopenia and esophageal cancer: a narrative review. World J Surg Oncol 2024; 22:27. [PMID: 38267975 PMCID: PMC10809562 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-024-03304-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, the research on the relationship between sarcopenia before and after the treatment of esophageal cancer, as well as its impact on prognosis of esophageal cancer, has increased rapidly, which has aroused people's attention to the disease of patients with esophageal cancer complicated with sarcopenia. This review examines the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with esophageal cancer, as well as the relationship between sarcopenia (before and after surgery or chemotherapy) and prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer. Moreover, we summarized the potential pathogenesis of sarcopenia and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. METHODS A narrative review was performed in PubMed and Web of Science using the keywords ("esophageal cancer" or "esophageal neoplasm" or "neoplasm, esophageal" or "esophagus neoplasm" or "esophagus neoplasms" or "neoplasm, esophagus" or "neoplasms, esophagus" or "neoplasms, esophageal" or "cancer of esophagus" or "cancer of the esophagus" or "esophagus cancer" or "cancer, esophagus" or "cancers, esophagus" or "esophagus cancers" or "esophageal cancer" or "cancer, esophageal" or "cancers, esophageal" or "esophageal cancers") and ("sarcopenia" or "muscular atrophy" or "aging" or "senescence" or "biological aging" or "aging, biological" or "atrophies, muscular" or "atrophy, muscular" or "muscular atrophies" or "atrophy, muscle" or "atrophies, muscle" or "muscle atrophies"). Studies reporting relationship between sarcopenia and esophageal cancer were analyzed. RESULTS The results of the review suggest that the average prevalence of sarcopenia in esophageal cancer was 46.3% ± 19.6% ranging from 14.4 to 81% and sarcopenia can be an important predictor of poor prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer. Patients with esophageal cancer can suffer from sarcopenia due to their nutritional deficiencies, reduced physical activity, chemotherapy, and the effects of certain inflammatory factors and pathways. When classic diagnostic values for sarcopenia such as skeletal muscle index (SMI) are not available clinically, it is also feasible to predict esophageal cancer prognosis using simpler metrics, such as calf circumference (CC), five-count sit-up test (5-CST), and six-minute walk distance (6MWD). CONCLUSIONS Identifying the potential mechanism of sarcopenia in patients with esophageal cancer and implementing appropriate interventions may hold the key to improving the prognosis of these patients.
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- Shenglan Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The Hunan Institute of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, Changsha, 410008, China
- Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The Hunan Institute of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, Changsha, 410008, China
- Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Xiangya Lung Cancer Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- The Hunan Institute of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, Changsha, 410008, China.
- Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Phase I Clinical Trial Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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Clouse JW, Mangus RS, Vega CA, Cabrales AE, Bush WJ, Clouse IT, Ekser B, Mihaylov P, Kubal CA. Pleural Effusion and Malnutrition Are Associated With Worse Early Outcomes After Liver Transplant. Am Surg 2023; 89:5881-5890. [PMID: 37220891 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221126962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pulmonary complications after liver transplantation (LT) have previously been associated with longer hospital stays and ventilator time, and higher mortality. This study reports the outcomes for a specific pulmonary complication, pleural effusion, in LT recipients. METHODS Records from a single transplant center were analyzed retrospectively for all adult LT patients. Patients with documented pleural effusion by radiographic imaging within 30 days pre- or post-transplant were considered as cases. Outcomes included length of hospital stay, discharge disposition, hospital readmission, discharge with home oxygen, and 1-year survival. RESULTS During the 4-year study period, 512 LTs were performed, with 107 patients (21%) developing a peri-transplant pleural effusion. In total, 49 patients (10%) had a pre-transplant effusion, 91 (18%) had a post-transplant effusion, and 32 (6%) had both. Characteristics associated with the presence of any pleural effusion included an increasing model for end-stage liver disease score, re-transplantation, diagnosis of alcoholic liver disease, low protein levels, and sarcopenia. Effusion patients had longer hospital stays (17 vs 9 days, P < .001) and higher likelihood of discharge to a care facility (48% vs 21%, P < .001). Ninety-day readmission occurred in 69% of effusion patients (vs 44%, P < .001). One-year patient survival with any effusion was 86% (vs 94%, P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Overall, 21% of recipients developed a clinically significant peri-transplant pleural effusion. Pleural effusion was associated with worse outcomes for all clinical measures. Risk factors for the development of pleural effusion included higher MELD score (>20), re-transplantation, alcoholic liver disease, and poor nutrition status, including poor muscle mass.
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- Jared W Clouse
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Okura K, Suto A, Sato Y, Takahashi Y, Hatakeyama K, Nagaki Y, Wakita A, Kasukawa Y, Miyakoshi N, Minamiya Y. Preoperative inspiratory muscle weakness as a risk factor of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients with esophageal cancer. J Surg Oncol 2023; 128:1259-1267. [PMID: 37671598 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We examined whether preoperative inspiratory muscle weakness (IMW) is a risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients with esophageal cancer who underwent subtotal esophagectomy. METHODS This single-center retrospective cohort study enrolled patients with esophageal cancer who underwent a scheduled subtotal esophagectomy between June 2020 and May 2022. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) was measured as inspiratory muscle strength using a respiratory dynamometer, and we defined IMW as MIP < 80% of the predicted value. Our primary outcome comprised overall PPCs. We investigated the relationship between IMW and PPCs using the Bayesian logistic regression model. RESULTS After exclusion, 72 patients were included in this study. IMW was identified in 26 patients (36%), and PPCs developed in 28 patients (39%). Among patients with IMW, 15 (58%) developed PPCs. Preoperative IMW was associated with PPCs (mean odds ratio [OR]: 3.58; 95% credible interval [95% CrI]: 1.29, 9.73) in the unweighted model. A similar association was observed in the weighted model adjusted for preoperative and intraoperative contributing factors (mean OR: 4.15; 95% CrI: 2.04, 8.45). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative IMW was associated with PPCs in patients with esophageal cancer who underwent subtotal esophagectomy. This association remained after adjusting for preoperative and intraoperative contributing factors.
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- Kazuki Okura
- Division of Rehabilitation, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
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- Department of Data Science, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Data Science, Yokohama City, Japan
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita City, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita City, Japan
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita City, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita City, Japan
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Ito N, Tajika M, Tanaka T, Yamada K, Takagi A, Onishi S, Abe T, Higaki E, Fujieda H, Inaba Y, Muro K, Kawashima H, Niwa Y. Skeletal Muscle Quality and Quantity Affect Prognosis after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with a Triple Regimen of Docetaxel/Cisplatin/5-FU in Patients with Esophageal Cancer. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6738. [PMID: 37959204 PMCID: PMC10650720 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the prognosis after docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (DCF) neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) undergoing surgical resection. We retrospectively examined a total of 100 patients who received neoadjuvant DCF therapy for ESCC at our institution between 2011 and 2020. The psoas muscle index (PMI) was calculated from the psoas muscle area at the L3 vertebral level, and the intramuscular adipose tissue content (IMAC) was calculated from the mean CT value of the multifidus muscle and from four points of subcutaneous fat. The median PMI value was 6.11 cm2/m2 (range, 3.12-11.07 cm2/m2) in men and 3.65 cm2/m2 (range, 2.70-6.82 cm2/m2) in women. The median IMAC was -0.426 (range, -0.079--0.968) in men and -0.359 (range, -0.079--0.671) in women. Based on the PMI, IMAC, and other patient factors, factors associated with NAC-DCF postoperative survival were identified using multivariate Cox regression analysis. A high IMAC was significantly related to overall survival after surgery (p = 0.005, hazard ratio 2.699). A comparison of Kaplan-Meier curves showed that the 5-year survival rate was 76.5% in the low IMAC group and 42.7% in the high IMAC group (log-rank test; p = 0.001). A low IMAC was associated with good survival outcomes and was an independent prognostic factor in patients with cStage II/III ESCC who were treated with the NAC-DCF regimen and underwent surgical resection.
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- Nobuhito Ito
- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (T.A.); (E.H.); (H.F.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (T.A.); (E.H.); (H.F.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (T.A.); (E.H.); (H.F.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan;
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsurumai-cho 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan;
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (N.I.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (A.T.); (S.O.); (Y.N.)
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Hsu YT, Lin JY, Lin CJ, Lee YJ, Chang WH. Association of Possible Sarcopenia or Sarcopenia with Body Composition, Nutritional Intakes, Serum Vitamin D Levels, and Physical Activity among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Taiwan. Nutrients 2023; 15:3892. [PMID: 37764676 PMCID: PMC10535053 DOI: 10.3390/nu15183892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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This study estimates the association between sarcopenia and blood biochemical parameters, nutritional intake, anthropometric measurements, physical performance, and physical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participants were recruited from a primary care clinic in Kaohsiung City. According to the diagnosis criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) in 2019, 110 patients with T2DM (aged 50-80 years) were divided into three groups: non-sarcopenia (n = 38), possible sarcopenia (n = 31), and sarcopenia (n = 41). Blood samples were collected, and nutritional intake was evaluated by a registered dietitian. A food frequency questionnaire and a Godin leisure-time exercise questionnaire were used to assess their daily vitamin D intake and physical activity. There were significant differences in age, serum vitamin D levels, nutritional intake, anthropometric measurements, and physical performance between the three groups. In elderly patients with T2DM, reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and daily energy intake were significantly associated with possible sarcopenia. Age, lower BMI, reduced serum 25(OH)D, and reduced dietary protein and vitamin D intake were significantly associated with sarcopenia. These findings may serve as the basis for intervention trials to reduce the prevalence of sarcopenia.
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- Yu-Ting Hsu
- Nutrition and Food Service Department, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City 81362, Taiwan; (Y.-T.H.); (J.-Y.L.)
- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan
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- Nutrition and Food Service Department, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City 81362, Taiwan; (Y.-T.H.); (J.-Y.L.)
- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan;
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- Lee’s Endocrinology Clinic, No. 396, Guangdong Road, Pingtung City 90028, Taiwan;
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- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan
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Park A, Orlandini MF, Szor DJ, Junior UR, Tustumi F. The impact of sarcopenia on esophagectomy for cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Surg 2023; 23:240. [PMID: 37592262 PMCID: PMC10433615 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02149-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophagectomy is the gold-standard treatment for locally advanced esophageal cancer but has high morbimortality rates. Sarcopenia is a common comorbidity in cancer patients. The exact burden of sarcopenia in esophagectomy outcomes remains unclear. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to establish the impact of sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes of esophagectomy for cancer. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing sarcopenic with non-sarcopenic patients before esophagectomy for cancer (Registration number: CRD42021270332). An electronic search was conducted on Embase, PubMed, Cochrane, and LILACS, alongside a manual search of the references. The inclusion criteria were cohorts, case series, and clinical trials; adult patients; studies evaluating patients with sarcopenia undergoing esophagectomy or gastroesophagectomy for cancer; and studies that analyze relevant outcomes. The exclusion criteria were letters, editorials, congress abstracts, case reports, reviews, cross-sectional studies, patients undergoing surgery for benign conditions, and animal studies. The meta-analysis was synthesized with forest plots. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 40 studies. Sarcopenia was significantly associated with increased postoperative complications (RD: 0.08; 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.14), severe complications (RD: 0.11; 95% CI: 0.04 to 0.19), and pneumonia (RD: 0.13; 95% CI: 0.09 to 0.18). Patients with sarcopenia had a lower probability of survival at a 3-year follow-up (RD: -0.16; 95% CI: -0.23 to -0.10). CONCLUSION Preoperative sarcopenia imposes a higher risk for overall complications and severe complications. Besides, patients with sarcopenia had a lower chance of long-term survival.
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- Amanda Park
- Department of Gastroenterology, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, Centro Universitário Lusíada (UNILUS), Santos, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, Centro Universitário Lusíada (UNILUS), Santos, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Prognostic Value of Sarcopenia and Metabolic Parameters of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in Patients with Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13050838. [PMID: 36899982 PMCID: PMC10001050 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13050838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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We investigated the prognostic value of sarcopenia measurements and metabolic parameters of primary tumors derived from 18F-FDG-PET/CT among patients with primary, metastatic esophageal and gastroesophageal cancer. A total of 128 patients (26 females; 102 males; mean age 63.5 ± 11.7 years; age range: 29-91 years) with advanced metastatic gastroesophageal cancer who underwent 18F-FDG-PET/CT as part of their initial staging between November 2008 and December 2019 were included. Mean and maximum standardized uptake value (SUV) and SUV normalized by lean body mass (SUL) were measured. Skeletal muscle index (SMI) was measured at the level of L3 on the CT component of the 18F-FDG-PET/CT. Sarcopenia was defined as SMI < 34.4 cm2/m2 in women and <45.4 cm2/m2 in men. A total of 60/128 patients (47%) had sarcopenia on baseline 18F-FDG-PET/CT. Mean SMI in patients with sarcopenia was 29.7 cm2/m2 in females and 37.5 cm2/m2 in males. In a univariable analysis, ECOG (<0.001), bone metastases (p = 0.028), SMI (p = 0.0075) and dichotomized sarcopenia score (p = 0.033) were significant prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Age was a poor prognostic factor for OS (p = 0.017). Standard metabolic parameters were not statistically significant in the univariable analysis and thus were not evaluated further. In a multivariable analysis, ECOG (p < 0.001) and bone metastases (p = 0.019) remained significant poor prognostic factors for OS and PFS. The final model demonstrated improved OS and PFS prognostication when combining clinical parameters with imaging-derived sarcopenia measurements but not metabolic tumor parameters. In summary, the combination of clinical parameters and sarcopenia status, but not standard metabolic values from 18F-FDG-PET/CT, may improve survival prognostication in patients with advanced, metastatic gastroesophageal cancer.
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Preoperative decline in skeletal muscle strength of patients with cardiovascular disease affects postoperative pulmonary complication occurrence: a single-center retrospective study. Heart Vessels 2023; 38:247-254. [PMID: 35908011 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-022-02143-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dynapenia, defined as age-related skeletal muscle strength decline, has been reported as a poor prognostic factor in patients with cardiovascular disease. Decline in skeletal muscle strength (DS), the main symptom of dynapenia, may be an important clinical indicator in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, the relationship between DS and postoperative pulmonary complication occurrence is unclear. Herein, we investigated the relationship between preoperative DS and postoperative pulmonary complication occurrence in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. METHODS We enrolled 125 patients who underwent cardiac surgery. DS was determined by low grip strength and quadriceps isometric strength. The patients were divided into DS and non-DS groups. The relationship between the clinical characteristics and preoperative physical function was compared, and factors associated with postoperative pulmonary complication occurrence were investigated using multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS There were 42 (33.6%) patients in the DS group and 83 (66.4%) patients in the non-DS group. Compared with the non-DS group, the DS group was significantly older and had a higher body mass index and Japan SCORE (operative mortality rate and major complication rate). The DS group also had a lower estimated glomerular filtration rate and preoperative Barthel index than the non-DS group. Furthermore the DS group had a significantly higher incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications and length of intensive care unit stay, and their postoperative rehabilitation was prolonged compared to the non-DS group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that DS was a determinant of postoperative pulmonary complications (odds ratio 4.26, 95% confidence interval 1.63‒11.14). CONCLUSIONS We showed that preoperative DS was an independent risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Skeletal muscle strength before cardiac surgery may be an important clinical indicator for predicting the prognosis of patients from post-surgery to discharge and for planning postoperative rehabilitation programs.
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Chen F, Chi J, Zhao B, Mei F, Gao Q, Zhao L, Ma B. Impact of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival outcomes of patients with esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. Dis Esophagus 2022; 35:6514799. [PMID: 35077542 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doab100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The effects of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival outcomes of patients undergoing esophageal cancer resection are controversial. From database establishment to 16 May 2021, we systematically searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database to collect relevant studies investigating the effects of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications, survival outcomes, and the risk of a poor prognosis of patients undergoing esophagectomy. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included literature, and RevMan 5.3 software was used for the meta-analysis. A total of 26 studies (3 prospective cohort studies and 23 retrospective cohort studies), involving 4,515 patients, were included. The meta-analysis showed that preoperative sarcopenia significantly increased the risk of overall complications (risk ratio [RR]: 1.15; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08-1.22), pulmonary complications (RR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.48-2.14), and anastomotic leakage (RR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.04-1.59) and reduced the overall survival rate (hazard ratio: 1.12; 95% CI: 1.04-1.20) following esophageal cancer resection. Preoperative sarcopenia increased the risks of overall postoperative and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing esophageal cancer resection. For patients with esophageal cancer, assessing the preoperative risk of preoperative sarcopenia is necessary.
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- Fei Chen
- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Evidence-Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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Oguma J, Ozawa S, Ishiyama K, Daiko H. Clinical significance of sarcopenic dysphagia for patients with esophageal cancer undergoing esophagectomy: A review. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2022; 6:738-745. [PMID: 36338588 PMCID: PMC9628224 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The relationships among esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, dysphagia, and sarcopenia are still unclear. We considered appropriate interventions for patients with resectable esophageal cancer for the purpose of reducing postoperative dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. Dysphagia in patients with esophageal cancer is caused by patient characteristics, such as pathophysiology and age, or complications after esophagectomy. Recently, sarcopenic dysphagia, defined as dysphagia associated with whole‐body sarcopenia, has attracted attention in various fields, and a large proportion of patients with esophageal cancer are expected to have sarcopenic dysphagia. Our systematic review and meta‐analysis suggested that preoperative sarcopenia in patients with esophageal cancer is related to pulmonary complications after esophagectomy, and some reports also suggested that sarcopenia in swallowing‐related muscles, such as the geniohyoid muscle and tongue, might be associated with postoperative pneumonia or dysphagia after esophagectomy. However, clinical studies on sarcopenic dysphagia in patients with esophageal cancer have been limited. To prevent sarcopenic dysphagia after esophagectomy, perioperative interventions involving not only swallowing rehabilitation, but also physical exercise and nutritional support are important. Moreover, several reports have suggested that the chin‐down maneuver might be effective for preventing aspiration after an esophagectomy. To inhibit the progression of sarcopenic dysphagia after esophagectomy, evaluations and interventions by multidisciplinary staff are likely to be necessary.
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- Junya Oguma
- Esophageal Surgery Division National Cancer Center Hospital Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, School of Medicine Tokai University Tokyo Japan
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- Esophageal Surgery Division National Cancer Center Hospital Tokyo Japan
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- Esophageal Surgery Division National Cancer Center Hospital Tokyo Japan
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Halliday LJ, Boshier PR, Doganay E, Wynter-Blyth V, Buckley JP, Moorthy K. The effects of prehabilitation on body composition in patients undergoing multimodal therapy for esophageal cancer. Dis Esophagus 2022; 36:6632930. [PMID: 35795994 PMCID: PMC9885737 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doac046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Prehabilitation aims to optimize a patient's functional capacity in preparation for surgery. Esophageal cancer patients have a high incidence of sarcopenia and commonly undergo neoadjuvant therapy, which is associated with loss of muscle mass. This study examines the effects of prehabilitation on body composition during neoadjuvant therapy in esophageal cancer patients. In this cohort study, changes in body composition were compared between esophageal cancer patients who participated in prehabilitation during neoadjuvant therapy and controls who did not receive prehabilitation. Assessment of body composition was performed from CT images acquired at the time of diagnosis and after neoadjuvant therapy. Fifty-one prehabilitation patients and 28 control patients were identified. There was a significantly greater fall in skeletal muscle index (SMI) in the control group compared with the prehabilitation patients (Δ SMI mean difference = -2.2 cm2/m2, 95% CI -4.3 to -0.1, p=0.038). Within the prehabilitation cohort, there was a smaller decline in SMI in patients with ≥75% adherence to exercise in comparison to those with lower adherence (Δ SMI mean difference = -3.2, 95% CI -6.0 to -0.5, P = 0.023). A greater decrease in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) was seen with increasing volumes of exercise completed during prehabilitation (P = 0.046). Loss of VAT during neoadjuvant therapy was associated with a lower risk of post-operative complications (P = 0.017). By limiting the fall in SMI and promoting VAT loss, prehabilitation may have multiple beneficial effects in patients with esophageal cancer. Multi-center, randomized studies are needed to further explore these findings.
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- Laura J Halliday
- Address correspondence to: Miss Laura Halliday, Academic Surgical Unit, 10th Floor, QEQM Building, St Mary’s Hospital, London W2 1NY. Tel: 0203 312 1427 Fax: 0203 312 1810.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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- Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Surgery Unit, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Active Living, University Centre Shrewsbury/University of Chester, Shrewsbury, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK
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Watanabe A, Oshikiri T, Sawada R, Harada H, Urakawa N, Goto H, Hasegawa H, Kanaji S, Yamashita K, Matsuda T, Makiura D, Kakeji Y. Actual Sarcopenia Reflects Poor Prognosis in Patients with Esophageal Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:3670-3681. [PMID: 35169977 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11337-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer patients with sarcopenia is associated with a high risk of perioperative complications; however, the relationship between sarcopenia and the survival of esophageal cancer patients remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to develop a stratifying marker for sarcopenia to precisely predict patients' prognosis. METHODS We retrospectively studied 135 patients who underwent thoracoscopic esophagectomy at Kobe University Hospital from 2011 to 2015 and who were preoperatively diagnosed with or without sarcopenia based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia index. Creatinine levels and albumin as measures of skeletal muscle volume and nutritional status, respectively, were used to develop a marker to be used for stratifying sarcopenic patients based on prognosis. RESULTS Of the 135 patients, 35 were diagnosed with sarcopenia and 100 were not. We combined the creatinine and albumin levels (Cr × Alb) as a stratifying marker for sarcopenia, and extracted sarcopenic patients with values below the Cr × Alb cut-off as the actual sarcopenic group. The 5-year overall survival (OS) rates of the actual and non-actual sarcopenic groups were 28.9% and 58.9%, respectively (p = 0.0005), and the 5-year disease-free survival rate of the actual sarcopenic group was 34.1%, and 62.8% (p = 0.0106) for the non-actual sarcopenic group. This stratified sarcopenia model was an independent prognostic factor and was superior to sarcopenia alone for OS. CONCLUSIONS In patients undergoing MIE, preoperative measurement of Cr × Alb may be a prognostic stratification marker for patients with sarcopenia.
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- Akihiro Watanabe
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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Shin SP, Koh DH. Clinical Impact of Sarcopenia on Cholangiocarcinoma. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060815. [PMID: 35743846 PMCID: PMC9224765 DOI: 10.3390/life12060815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sarcopenia is considered an important factor affecting the prognosis of cancer patients. Only complete surgical resection confers the chance of curing cholangiocarcinoma with sarcopenia. However, the prognosis is poor, even for patients who undergo surgical resection. Data from 13 trials of patients with sarcopenia and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) or perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) were collected and reviewed. During all trials, sarcopenia was assessed using the psoas muscle or total skeletal muscle at the L3 level on cross-sectional images. The data showed heterogeneity among the subjects and treatment options and discrepancies in methods of measuring muscle mass and setting the cut-off level. Despite conflicting results regarding morbidity, mortality, and recurrence, sarcopenia may be associated with poor overall survival and recurrence-free survival (RFS) for ICC patients. The impact of sarcopenia on the morbidity of ICC patients remains unclear. The impact of PHC on morbidity, mortality, and RFS is also unclear. Further well-designed studies are needed to elucidate the effects of sarcopenia on ICC and PHC.
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- Suk-Pyo Shin
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 77, Sakju-ro, Chuncheon-si 24253, Gangwon-do, Korea;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 7, Keunjaebong-gil, Hwaseong-si 18450, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-8086-2450
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Hamamoto Y, Murakami K, Kato K, Kitagawa Y. Management of elderly patients with esophageal squamous cell cancer. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2022; 52:816-824. [PMID: 35511482 PMCID: PMC9354502 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyac067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This review focuses on the treatment about elderly esophageal cancer to clarify the current situation regarding our clinical question. Although there are several reviews about elderly esophageal cancer treatment, there are fundamental differences between Japan and the rest of the world. Two main differences are raised: histological differences and treatment strategies for resectable patients. We overview each status according to following clinical questions. First, there are no established evaluation criteria for frail. Second, selection criteria for surgery or non-surgery are not established. Third, few specific treatments for elderly patients (EPs) are investigated. In conclusion, there are many reports about treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma for EPs, although treatment strategy is still controversial. We have to consider well-designed prospective trial to confirm specific treatment strategy according to each stage.
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- Yasuo Hamamoto
- Keio Cancer Center, Keio University Hospital, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck, Esophageal Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Effect of Body Composition Change during Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030508. [PMID: 35159960 PMCID: PMC8836597 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Effects of changes in body composition during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on perioperative complications and prognosis are unknown in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). A total of 175 patients who underwent surgery for ESCC in our hospital between 2016 and 2019 were examined. The psoas muscle index (PMI) was calculated from the total psoas muscle area, and the visceral fat mass (VFM) at the umbilical level was measured. We defined body composition change (BCC) group as those with increased VFM of ≥ 3% and decreased PMI of ≥ 3% during NAC. Sarcopenia (S) was defined as PMI < 5.89 (male) and <4.06 (female). Nutritional assessment using the Subjective Global Assessment tool was performed upon admission. The percentages of BCC group, pre-NAC S, and post-NAC S was 32.5%, 79.4%, and 80.0%, respectively. BCC group had significantly more postoperative complications (p < 0.01) and longer hospital stays (p = 0.03) than groups pre-NAC S and post-NAC S. Overall survival (OS) analysis using the Cox hazard model showed that stage III (p < 0.01) and post-NAC S (p = 0.03) were poor prognostic factors. Changes in body composition during NAC affected perioperative complications and prognosis of patients with ESCC.
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Honke J, Hiramatsu Y, Kawata S, Booka E, Matsumoto T, Morita Y, Kikuchi H, Kamiya K, Mori K, Takeuchi H. Usefulness of wearable fitness tracking devices in patients undergoing esophagectomy. Esophagus 2022; 19:260-268. [PMID: 34709502 PMCID: PMC8921159 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-021-00893-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer surgery requires maintenance and enhancement of perioperative nutritional status and physical function to prevent postoperative complications. Therefore, awareness of the importance of preoperative patient support is increasing. This study examined the usefulness of using a diary in combination with a wearable fitness tracking device (WFT) in patients undergoing surgery for esophageal cancer. METHODS Ninety-four patients who underwent esophagectomy between February 2019 and April 2021 were included. Physicians, nurses, dietitians, and physical therapists provided diary-based education for the patients. In addition, a WFT was used by some patients. The perioperative outcomes of patients who used both the diary and WFT (WFT group) and those who used the diary alone (non-WFT group) were compared. In addition, propensity score matching was performed to improve comparability between the two groups. RESULTS After the propensity score matching, the rate of postoperative pneumonia was significantly lower in the WFT group (0% vs. 22.6%, P = 0.005). The postoperative hospital stay was shorter in the WFT group (P = 0.012). Nutritional status indices, such as the prognostic nutritional index, also improved significantly in the WFT group at 1 month after surgery (P = 0.034). The rate of diary entries was significantly higher in the WFT group (72.3% vs. 28.3%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The use of a WFT reduced the incidence of postoperative pneumonia and improved postoperative nutritional status and rates of diary entries after esophagectomy, suggesting that its use may be useful for promoting recovery after esophagectomy.
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- Junko Honke
- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Perioperative Functioning Care and Support, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192 Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Perioperative Functioning Care and Support, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192 Japan ,grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- grid.261356.50000 0001 1302 4472Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- grid.505613.40000 0000 8937 6696Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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The Impact of Preoperative Sarcopenia on Post-esophagectomy Complications: Re-meta-analyzing All Available Data. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02693-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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van der Kroft G, Fritsch SJJ, Rensen SS, Wigger S, Stoppe C, Lambertz A, Neumann UP, Damink SWMO, Bruells CS. Is sarcopenia a risk factor for reduced diaphragm function following hepatic resection? A study protocol for a prospective observational study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e053148. [PMID: 34785555 PMCID: PMC8596026 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sarcopenia is associated with reduced pulmonary function in healthy adults, as well as with increased risk of pneumonia following abdominal surgery. Consequentially, postoperative pneumonia prolongs hospital admission, and increases in-hospital mortality following a range of surgical interventions. Little is known about the function of the diaphragm in the context of sarcopenia and wasting disorders or how its function is influenced by abdominal surgery. Liver surgery induces reactive pleural effusion in most patients, compromising postoperative pulmonary function. We hypothesise that both major hepatic resection and sarcopenia have a measurable impact on diaphragm function. Furthermore, we hypothesise that sarcopenia is associated with reduced preoperative diaphragm function, and that patients with reduced preoperative diaphragm function show a greater decline and reduced recovery of diaphragm function following major hepatic resection. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate whether sarcopenic patients have a reduced diaphragm function prior to major liver resection compared with non-sarcopenic patients, and to evaluate whether sarcopenic patients show a greater reduction in respiratory muscle function following major liver resection when compared with non-sarcopenic patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Transcostal B-mode, M-mode ultrasound and speckle tracking imaging will be used to assess diaphragm function perioperatively in 33 sarcopenic and 33 non-sarcopenic patients undergoing right-sided hemihepatectomy starting 1 day prior to surgery and up to 30 days after surgery. In addition, rectus abdominis and quadriceps femoris muscles thickness will be measured using ultrasound to measure sarcopenia, and pulmonary function will be measured using a hand-held bedside spirometer. Muscle mass will be determined preoperatively using CT-muscle volumetry of abdominal muscle and adipose tissue at the third lumbar vertebra level (L3). Muscle function will be assessed using handgrip strength and physical condition will be measured with a short physical performance battery . A rectus abdominis muscle biopsy will be taken intraoperatively to measure proteolytic and mitochondrial activity as well as inflammation and redox status. Systemic inflammation and sarcopenia biomarkers will be assessed in serum acquired perioperatively. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This trial is open for recruitment. The protocol was approved by the official Independent Medical Ethical Committee at Uniklinik (Rheinish Westphälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen (reference EK309-18) in July 2019. Results will be published via international peer-reviewed journals and the findings of the study will be communicated using a comprehensive dissemination strategy aimed at healthcare professionals and patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials. gov (EK309-18); Pre-results.
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- Gregory van der Kroft
- Department of General, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinik RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum (MUMC+), Maastricht, Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research In Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of General, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinik RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Uniklinik RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinik RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinik RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum (MUMC+), Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of General, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinik RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum (MUMC+), Maastricht, Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research In Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Reijneveld EAE, Bor P, Dronkers JJ, Argudo N, Ruurda JP, Veenhof C. Impact of curative treatment on the physical fitness of patients with esophageal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 48:391-402. [PMID: 34426032 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer and curative treatment have a significant impact on the physical fitness of patients. Knowledge about the course of physical fitness during neoadjuvant therapy and esophagectomy is helpful to determine the needs for interventions during and after curative treatment. This study aims to review the current evidence on the impact of curative treatment on the physical fitness of patients with esophageal cancer. METHODS A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, Cinahl and the Cochrane Library was conducted up to March 29, 2021. We included observational studies investigating the change of physical fitness (including exercise capacity, muscle strength, physical activity and activities of daily living) from pre-to post-neoadjuvant therapy and/or from pre-to post-esophagectomy. Quality of the studies was assessed and a meta-analysis was performed using standardized mean differences. RESULTS Twenty-seven articles were included. After neoadjuvant therapy, physical fitness decreased significantly. In the first three months after surgery, physical fitness was also significantly decreased compared to preoperative values. Subgroup analysis showed a restore in exercise capacity three months after surgery in patients who followed an exercise program. Six months after surgery, there was limited evidence that exercise capacity restored to preoperative values. CONCLUSION Curative treatment seems to result in a decrease of physical fitness in patients with esophageal cancer, up to three months postoperatively. Six months postoperatively, results were conflicting. In patients who followed a pre- or postoperative exercise program, the postoperative impact of curative treatment seems to be less.
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- Elja A E Reijneveld
- Expertise Center Healthy Urban Living, Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Expertise Center Healthy Urban Living, Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital del Mar, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
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- Expertise Center Healthy Urban Living, Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Bolourani S, Tayebi MA, Diao L, Wang P, Patel V, Manetta F, Lee PC. Using machine learning to predict early readmission following esophagectomy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 161:1926-1939.e8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.04.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wang H, Yang R, Xu J, Fang K, Abdelrahim M, Chang L. Sarcopenia as a predictor of postoperative risk of complications, mortality and length of stay following gastrointestinal oncological surgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 103:630-637. [PMID: 33739153 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sarcopenia has drawn considerable attention as a predictor of postoperative risk, although the relationship between sarcopenia and postoperative risk is contentious. This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate this relationship. METHODS A systematic literature search up to May 2020 was carried out and 43 studies were identified (with 16,716 patients) reporting on the relationship between sarcopenia and postoperative risk. In order to evaluate this relationship, odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using the dichotomous and continuous method with a random or fixed effects model. RESULTS Compared with non-sarcopenic patients, those with sarcopenia have a higher major complications rate (OR: 4.03, 95% CI: 2.49-5.57, p<0.001), a higher total complications rate (OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.40-2.24, p<0.001), a higher 30-day mortality rate (OR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.56-3.63, p<0.001) and a longer hospital stay (mean difference: 4.54 days, 95% CI: 2.49-6.59 days, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Sarcopenia significantly increases the risk of major complications, total complications, 30-day mortality and length of hospital stay. For this reason, it is recommended that sarcopenia is added to preoperative risk evaluation to avoid any possible negative outcomes following gastrointestinal oncological surgery.
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- H Wang
- Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Qishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Qishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Wuhan Jin Yin Tan Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Halliday LJ, Doganay E, Wynter-Blyth VA, Hanna GB, Moorthy K. The Impact of Prehabilitation on Post-operative Outcomes in Oesophageal Cancer Surgery: a Propensity Score Matched Comparison. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:2733-2741. [PMID: 33269459 PMCID: PMC8602132 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04881-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing oesophageal cancer surgery are often frail with a high risk of post-operative complications. Prehabilitation has been shown to reduce post-operative complications in specific patient populations but evidence in oesophageal cancer patients is inconclusive. METHODS Between January 2016 and April 2019, all patients with resectable oesophageal cancer who underwent curative treatment at a specialist tertiary centre participated in a personalised, home-based, multimodal prehabilitation programme. Post-operative complications and hospital stay in this group were compared to a control sample. Propensity score matching was used to control for differences in baseline characteristics. RESULTS Seventy-two patients who completed prehabilitation and 39 control patients were studied; following propensity score matching, there were 38 subjects in each group. In comparison to matched controls, patients in the prehabilitation group had a lower incidence of post-operative pneumonia (prehabilitation = 26%; control = 66%; p = 0.001) and a shorter length of stay (prehabilitation = median 10 days, IQR 8-17 days; control = median 13 days, IQR 11-20 days; p = 0.018). On multivariate regression analysis, participation in prehabilitation was associated with a 77% lower incidence of post-operative pneumonia (OR 0.23, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.55 p = 0.001). There was no significant difference in the incidence of overall complications or severe complications. CONCLUSION Prehabilitation was associated with a lower incidence of post-operative pneumonia and shorter hospital length of stay following oesophagectomy. This model of home based, personalised, and supervised prehabilitation is effective and relevant to centralised cancer services.
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- Laura J. Halliday
- grid.7445.20000 0001 2113 8111Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- grid.7445.20000 0001 2113 8111Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- grid.417895.60000 0001 0693 2181Oesophago-gastric cancer surgery unit, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- grid.7445.20000 0001 2113 8111Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- grid.7445.20000 0001 2113 8111Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Looijaard SMLM, Te Lintel Hekkert ML, Wüst RCI, Otten RHJ, Meskers CGM, Maier AB. Pathophysiological mechanisms explaining poor clinical outcome of older cancer patients with low skeletal muscle mass. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2021; 231:e13516. [PMID: 32478975 PMCID: PMC7757176 DOI: 10.1111/apha.13516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Low skeletal muscle mass is highly prevalent in older cancer patients and affects 5% to 89% depending on the type and stage of cancer. Low skeletal muscle mass is associated with poor clinical outcomes such as post-operative complications, chemotherapy toxicity and mortality in older cancer patients. Little is known about the mediating pathophysiological mechanisms. In this review, we summarize proposed pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the association between low skeletal muscle mass and poor clinical outcomes in older cancer patients including a) systemic inflammation; b) insulin-dependent glucose handling; c) mitochondrial function; d) protein status and; e) pharmacokinetics of anticancer drugs. The mechanisms of altered myokine balance negatively affecting the innate and adaptive immune system, and altered pharmacokinetics of anticancer drugs leading to a relative overdosage of anticancer drugs are best-substantiated. The effects of glucose intolerance and circulating mitochondrial DNA as a consequence of low skeletal muscle mass are topics of interest for future research. Restoring myokine balance through physical exercise, exercise mimetics, neuro-muscular activation and adapting anticancer drug dosing on skeletal muscle mass could be targeted approaches to improve clinical outcomes in older cancer patients with low skeletal muscle mass.
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- Stéphanie M L M Looijaard
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Onishi S, Tajika M, Tanaka T, Yamada K, Abe T, Higaki E, Hosoi T, Inaba Y, Muro K, Shimizu M, Niwa Y. Prognostic Impact of Sarcopenic Obesity after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery in Elderly Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092974. [PMID: 32942595 PMCID: PMC7563329 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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We evaluated the impact of body composition on clinical outcomes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) followed by surgery for elderly cStage II/III esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Ninety-one patients ≥70 years old and 116 patients <70 years old with ECSS who underwent NAC between January 2013 and June 2018 at the Aichi Cancer Center were included. Body composition as assessed from computed tomography (CT), American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA-PS), and subjective global assessment (SGA) was assessed before initiation of NAC. Although elderly patients showed significantly poorer ASA-PS (p < 0.01) and SGA (p < 0.01), and significantly more frequent history of malignancy (p < 0.05), no significant differences were identified in the frequencies of adverse events, postoperative complications, or in cancer-specific survival (p = 0.65, hazard ratio 1.15), or overall survival (p = 0.42, hazard ratio 1.26). However, multivariate analysis identified sarcopenic obesity as the only independent predictor of prognosis in elderly patients. Sarcopenic obesity was associated with higher body mass index (p = 0.04), better SGA (p < 0.01), and lower pre-treatment weight loss (p = 0.03). NAC was as effective and safe for elderly patients without sarcopenic obesity as for young patients. However, diagnosing sarcopenic obesity based on clinical findings is difficult, so the preoperative CT assessment of sarcopenic obesity is important.
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- Sachiyo Onishi
- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (S.O.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (S.O.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (Y.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-52-762-6111; Fax: +81-52-763-5233
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (S.O.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (S.O.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (T.A.); (E.H.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (T.A.); (E.H.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (T.A.); (E.H.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan;
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan;
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8681, Japan; (S.O.); (T.T.); (K.Y.); (Y.N.)
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Benadon B, Servagi-Vernat S, Quero L, Cattan P, Guillerm S, Hennequin V, Aparicio T, Lourenço N, Bouché O, Hennequin C. Sarcopenia: An important prognostic factor for males treated for a locally advanced esophageal carcinoma. Dig Liver Dis 2020; 52:1047-1052. [PMID: 32493629 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sarcopenia is a prognostic factor of esophageal carcinoma (EC) before surgery, with less convincing data reported before chemoradiotherapy (CRT). MATERIAL AND METHODS All patients with a locally advanced EC who had been treated with upfront CRT, between 2010 and 2015, were included. The decision of surgery was made after CRT (40-50 Gy). Muscle mass was measured on a single third lumbar vertebra CT-scan slice. Sarcopenia was internationally defined as skeletal muscle index of ≤39cm2/m2 for women and ≤55cm2/m2 for men. Results were additionally analyzed according to clinical parameters, with a cut-off based on the mean skeletal muscle lumbar index (SMI) of the population studied. RESULTS Overall, 104 patients were included (male: 69%). Mean SMI was 35cm2/m2 for women and 46cm2/m2 for men, with 81% of patients being sarcopenic (n = 84). The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate, of 34.6%, was not significantly associated with sarcopenia in the whole population. In men, there was, however, a highly significant correlation between SMI and OS (p = 0.003), which remained significant upon multivariate analysis (p = 0.02). When using the mean SMI as cut-off, sarcopenia was significantly associated with 3-year OS (43.3% vs. 26.2%, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION A high sarcopenia level appears negatively associated with OS in male EC patients treated with upfront CRT.
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- Bethsabee Benadon
- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Hopital Saint Louis, France; Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Godinot, Reims, France
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Hopital Saint Louis, France
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- Department of digestive surgery, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Hopital Saint Louis, France
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Hopital Saint Louis, France
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- Department of Gastro-enterology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastro-enterology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France
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van der Kroft G, van Dijk DPJ, Rensen SS, Van Tiel FH, de Greef B, West M, Ostridge K, Dejong CHC, Neumann UP, Olde Damink SWM. Low thoracic muscle radiation attenuation is associated with postoperative pneumonia following partial hepatectomy for colorectal metastasis. HPB (Oxford) 2020; 22:1011-1019. [PMID: 31735648 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.10.1532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low skeletal muscle radiation attenuation (SM-RA) is indicative of myosteatosis and diminished muscle function. It is predictive of poor outcome following oncological surgery in several cancer types. Postoperative pneumonia is a known risk factor for increased postoperative mortality. We hypothesized that low SM-RA of the respiratory muscles at the 4th thoracic-vertebra (T4) is associated with postoperative pneumonia following liver surgery. METHODS Postoperative pneumonia was identified using prospective infection control data. Computed tomography body composition analysis was performed at the L3-and T4 level to determine SM-RA. Body composition variables were corrected for confounders and related to postoperative pneumonia and admission time by multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Body composition analysis of 180 patients was performed. Twenty-one patients developed postoperative pneumonia (11.6%). Multivariable analysis showed that low T4 SM-RA as well as low L3 SM-RA were significantly associated with postoperative pneumonia (OR 3.65, 95% CI 1.41-9.49, p < 0.01) and (OR 3.22, 95% CI 1.20-8.61, p = 0.02, respectively). CONCLUSION Low SM-RA at either the L3-or T4-level is associated with a higher risk of postoperative pneumonia following CLRM resection.
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- Gregory van der Kroft
- Department of General, Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinikum RWTH-Aachen, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Maastricht, the Netherlands; NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Academic Unit of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of General, Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinikum RWTH-Aachen, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Aachen, Germany; Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Maastricht, the Netherlands; NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of General, Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinikum RWTH-Aachen, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Aachen, Germany; Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of General, Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Uniklinikum RWTH-Aachen, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Aachen, Germany; Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, European Surgical Center Aachen Maastricht (ESCAM), Maastricht, the Netherlands; NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Ahmadinejad M, Soltanian A, Maghsoudi LH. Risk factors and therapeutic measures for postoperative complications associated with esophagectomy. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 55:167-173. [PMID: 32489659 PMCID: PMC7262474 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Esophageal cancer is one of the most common cancers associated with the high mortality rate. Timely diagnosis and treatment are important to manage the disease and prevent comorbidities. Surgical resection of the tumor and lymph nodes is usually practiced either with or without chemo or chemoradiotherapy. Despite advancements in surgical methods and skills, complex nature of the esophagus and invasiveness of the surgery can lead to serious complications in these patients. In order to predict postoperative outcomes, preoperative examination of the patients, in addition to risk factors, should be conducted. Conclusion: Lastly, early detection of adverse postoperative events may help faster recovery, reduce hospital stay and prevent other morbidities.
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- Mojtaba Ahmadinejad
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Mallet R, Modzelewski R, Lequesne J, Mihailescu S, Decazes P, Auvray H, Benyoucef A, Di Fiore F, Vera P, Dubray B, Thureau S. Prognostic value of sarcopenia in patients treated by Radiochemotherapy for locally advanced oesophageal cancer. Radiat Oncol 2020; 15:116. [PMID: 32443967 PMCID: PMC7245030 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-020-01545-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is defined by a loss of skeletal muscle mass with or without loss of fat mass. Sarcopenia has been associated to reduced tolerance to treatment and worse prognosis in cancer patients, including patients undergoing surgery for limited oesophageal cancer. Concomitant chemo-radiotherapy is the standard treatment for locally-advanced tumour, not accessible to surgical resection. Using automated delineation of the skeletal muscle, we have investigated the prognostic value of sarcopenia in locally advanced oesophageal cancer (LAOC) patients treated by curative-intent chemo-radiotherapy. METHODS The clinical, nutritional, anthropometric, and functional-imaging (18FDG-PET/CT) data were collected in 97 patients treated between 2006 and 2012 in our institution. The skeletal muscle area was automatically delineated on cross-sectional CT images acquired at the 3rd. lumbar vertebra level and divided by the patient's squared height (SML3/h2) to obtain the Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI). The primary endpoint was overall survival probability. RESULTS Seventy-six deaths were reported. The median survival time was 27 [95% Confidence Interval 23-40] months for the whole population. Univariate analyses (Cox Proportional Hazard Model) showed decreased survival probabilities in patients with reduced SMI, WHO > 0, Body Mass Index ≤21, and Nutritional Risk Index ≤97.5. Multivariate analyses showed that sarcopenia was the only significant prognostic factor (HR 2.32 [1.24-4.34], p = 0.008). Using Receiver Operating Characteristics curves, the Area Under the Curve (AUC) was 0.73 in males (p = 0.0002], the optimal threshold being 51.5 cm2/m2. In women, the AUC was 0.65 (p = 0.19). CONCLUSION Sarcopenia is a powerful independent prognostic factor, associated with a rise of the overall mortality in patients treated exclusively by radiochemotherapy for a locally advanced oesophageal cancer. L3 CT images are easily gathered from 18FDG-PET/CT acquisitions.
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- Romain Mallet
- Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital, University of Rouen, CS11516 Rue d'Amiens, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital & QuantIF-LITIS, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Clinical Research Department, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center, Rouen, France
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- Clinical Research Department, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center, Rouen, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital & QuantIF-LITIS, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital, University of Rouen, CS11516 Rue d'Amiens, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital, University of Rouen, CS11516 Rue d'Amiens, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hepatogastroenterology, Rouen University Hospital & Department of Medical Oncology, Henri Becquerel Cancer Centre, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital & QuantIF-LITIS, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital & QuantIF-LITIS, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital, University of Rouen, CS11516 Rue d'Amiens, 76000, Rouen, France. .,Department of Nuclear Medicine, Henri Becquerel Cancer Center and Rouen University Hospital & QuantIF-LITIS, University of Rouen, Rouen, France.
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van Egmond MA, van der Schaaf M, Hagens ERC, van Laarhoven HWM, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Haverkort EB, Engelbert RHH, Gisbertz SS. Muscle Strength Is Associated With Muscle Mass in Patients With Esophageal Cancer Awaiting Surgery. J Geriatr Phys Ther 2020; 43:82-88. [DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chen LK, Woo J, Assantachai P, Auyeung TW, Chou MY, Iijima K, Jang HC, Kang L, Kim M, Kim S, Kojima T, Kuzuya M, Lee JSW, Lee SY, Lee WJ, Lee Y, Liang CK, Lim JY, Lim WS, Peng LN, Sugimoto K, Tanaka T, Won CW, Yamada M, Zhang T, Akishita M, Arai H. Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia: 2019 Consensus Update on Sarcopenia Diagnosis and Treatment. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:300-307.e2. [PMID: 32033882 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2524] [Impact Index Per Article: 631.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Clinical and research interest in sarcopenia has burgeoned internationally, Asia included. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2014 consensus defined sarcopenia as "age-related loss of muscle mass, plus low muscle strength, and/or low physical performance" and specified cutoffs for each diagnostic component; research in Asia consequently flourished, prompting this update. AWGS 2019 retains the previous definition of sarcopenia but revises the diagnostic algorithm, protocols, and some criteria: low muscle strength is defined as handgrip strength <28 kg for men and <18 kg for women; criteria for low physical performance are 6-m walk <1.0 m/s, Short Physical Performance Battery score ≤9, or 5-time chair stand test ≥12 seconds. AWGS 2019 retains the original cutoffs for height-adjusted muscle mass: dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, <7.0 kg/m2 in men and <5.4 kg/m2 in women; and bioimpedance, <7.0 kg/m2 in men and <5.7 kg/m2 in women. In addition, the AWGS 2019 update proposes separate algorithms for community vs hospital settings, which both begin by screening either calf circumference (<34 cm in men, <33 cm in women), SARC-F (≥4), or SARC-CalF (≥11), to facilitate earlier identification of people at risk for sarcopenia. Although skeletal muscle strength and mass are both still considered fundamental to a definitive clinical diagnosis, AWGS 2019 also introduces "possible sarcopenia," defined by either low muscle strength or low physical performance only, specifically for use in primary health care or community-based health promotion, to enable earlier lifestyle interventions. Although defining sarcopenia by body mass index-adjusted muscle mass instead of height-adjusted muscle mass may predict adverse outcomes better, more evidence is needed before changing current recommendations. Lifestyle interventions, especially exercise and nutritional supplementation, prevail as mainstays of treatment. Further research is needed to investigate potential long-term benefits of lifestyle interventions, nutritional supplements, or pharmacotherapy for sarcopenia in Asians.
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- Liang-Kung Chen
- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., China.
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The S. H. Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R, China
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Gerontology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, College of Medicine, East-West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Healthcare and Geriatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- The S. H. Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yuanshan Branch, Yilan, Taiwan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Institute of Geriatrics and Active Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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- Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, Ministry of Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan.
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Persson J, Fagevik Olsén M, Iresjö B, Smedh U. Body composition, sarcopenia, and quality of life in patients with oesophageal cancer before resection surgery and at follow‐up: a cohort study. JCSM CLINICAL REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/crt2.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Jan Persson
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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Wang PY, Xu LD, Chen XK, Xu L, Yu YK, Zhang RX, Sun HB, Wu HL, Li Y. Sarcopenia and Short-Term Outcomes After Esophagectomy: A Meta-analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:3041-3051. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08236-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Schizas D, Frountzas M, Lidoriki I, Spartalis E, Toutouzas K, Dimitroulis D, Liakakos T, Mylonas KS. Sarcopenia does not affect postoperative complication rates in oesophageal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2020; 102:120-132. [PMID: 31508983 PMCID: PMC6996429 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The high morbidity and mortality rates after oesophagectomy indicate the need for rigorous patient selection and preoperative risk assessment. Although muscle mass depletion has been proposed as a potential prognostic factor for postoperative complications and decreased survival in gastrointestinal cancer patients, available data are conflicting. The purpose of the present meta-analysis is to determine whether sarcopenia predicts postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing oesophagectomy. METHODS The databases MEDLINE, SCOPUS, Clinicaltrials.gov, CENTRAL and Google Scholar were searched for studies reporting on the effect of sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes following oesophageal cancer surgery. Outcomes included surgical complications, anastomotic leakage, respiratory complications, cardiovascular complications, postoperative infections, major complications and overall complications. The random effects model (DerSimonian-Laird) was used to calculate pooled effect estimates when high heterogeneity was encountered, otherwise the fixed-effects (Mantel-Haenszel) model was implemented. FINDINGS A total of eight studies involving 1488 patients diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and who underwent oesophagectomy were included in the meta-analysis. The presence of sarcopenia did not significantly increase the rate of surgical complications (odds ratio, OR, 0.86, 95% confidence interval, CI, 0.40-1.85), anastomotic leakage (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.42-1.35), respiratory complications (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.21-1.48), cardiovascular complications (OR 0.94, 95% CI 0.31-2.83), postoperative infection (OR 1.14, 95% CI 0.52-2.50), major complications (OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.23-2.82) or overall postoperative complications (OR 0.80, 95% 0.32-1.99). CONCLUSION Sarcopenia does not seem to affect postoperative complication rates of patients undergoing oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. Future research should focus on determining whether prognosis differs according to muscle mass in this patient population.
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- D Schizas
- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Propaedeutic Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Deng HY, Jiang R. It is time to consider incorporating sarcopenia assessment in the management of esophageal cancer. Dis Esophagus 2019; 32:5697377. [PMID: 31907511 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doz100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Han-Yu Deng
- Lung cancer center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of thoracic surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Lung cancer center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of thoracic surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Aleixo GFP, Shachar SS, Nyrop KA, Muss HB, Battaglini CL, Williams GR. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for the Assessment of Sarcopenia in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review. Oncologist 2019; 25:170-182. [PMID: 32043785 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, is a natural process of aging that is associated with adverse health outcomes regardless of age. Because cancer is a disease of aging, interest in sarcopenia and its potential impact in multiple cancer populations has increased significantly. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a guideline-accepted method for sarcopenia detection. This systematic review assesses the literature pertaining to BIA use in the detection of sarcopenia in adults with cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this systematic review, a search of the literature for randomized controlled trials and observational studies was conducted using MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and EMBASE, through July 15, 2019. The study is registered at Prospero (CRD 42019130707). For study inclusion, patients had to be aged 18 years or older and diagnosed with solid or hematological neoplasia, and BIA had to be used to detect sarcopenia. RESULTS Through our search strategy, 5,045 articles were identified, of which 24 studies were selected for inclusion in the review (total number of 3,607 patients). In five studies, BIA was rated comparable to axial computed tomography (CT) scan, calf circumference, or grip strength for sarcopenia screening. In 14 studies, BIA-identified sarcopenia was associated with adverse clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION BIA is an accurate method for detecting sarcopenia in adults with cancer prior to treatment and is a viable alternative to CT, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, and magnetic resonance imaging in oncology clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is an attractive method for identifying sarcopenic patients in clinical practice because it provides an affordable, noninvasive test that can be completed within a few minutes during a clinic visit. BIA does not require highly skilled personnel, and results are immediately available. This systematic review summarizes the literature pertaining to BIA assessment of sarcopenia in adults with cancer, with a focus on its use in diverse cancer populations.
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- Gabriel F P Aleixo
- Division of Hematology Oncology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
- Unoeste Universidade do Oeste Paulista, Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Gabiatti CTB, Martins MCL, Miyazaki DL, Silva LP, Lascala F, Macedo LT, Mendes MCS, Carvalheira JBC. Myosteatosis in a systemic inflammation-dependent manner predicts favorable survival outcomes in locally advanced esophageal cancer. Cancer Med 2019; 8:6967-6976. [PMID: 31571402 PMCID: PMC6853837 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.2593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Increased adiposity and its attendant metabolic features as well as systemic inflammation have been associated with prognosis in locally advanced esophageal cancer (LAEC). However, whether myosteatosis and its combination with systemic inflammatory markers are associated with prognosis of esophageal cancer is unknown. Our study aimed to investigate the influence of myosteatosis and its association with systemic inflammation on progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in LAEC patients treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT). We retrospectively gathered information on 123 patients with LAEC submitted to dCRT at the University of Campinas Hospital. Computed tomography (CT) images at the level of L3 were analyzed to assess muscularity and adiposity. Systemic inflammation was mainly measured by calculating the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR). Median PFS for patients with myosteatosis (n = 72) was 11.0 months vs 4.0 months for patients without myosteatosis (n = 51) (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.53; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.34-0.83; P = .005). Myosteatosis was also independently associated with a favorable OS. Systemic inflammation (NLR > 2.8) was associated with a worse prognosis. The combination of myosteatosis with systemic inflammation revealed that the subgroup of patients with myosteatosis and without inflammation presented less than half the risk of disease progression (HR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.26-0.85; P = .013) and death (HR: 0.39; 95% CI, 0.21-0.72; P = .003) compared with patients with inflammation. This study demonstrated that myosteatosis without systemic inflammation was independently associated with favorable PFS and OS in LAEC patients treated with dCRT.
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- Camila T. B. Gabiatti
- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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- Division of OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medical SciencesState University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
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Ishida T, Makino T, Yamasaki M, Tanaka K, Miyazaki Y, Takahashi T, Kurokawa Y, Motoori M, Kimura Y, Nakajima K, Mori M, Doki Y. Impact of measurement of skeletal muscle mass on clinical outcomes in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Surgery 2019; 166:1041-1047. [PMID: 31607486 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some studies have reported that sarcopenia is linked to clinical outcomes in multiple types of malignancies, but this association has not been established in esophageal cancer. We assessed how sarcopenia affects clinical outcomes of multidisciplinary treatments for esophageal cancer. METHODS We included 165 esophageal cancer patients who had undergone neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by esophagectomy. Computed tomography was used for cross-sectional measurement of the psoas muscle at the third lumbar vertebra; we then calculated the height-adjusted psoas muscle index. Pre- and postneoadjuvant chemotherapy psoas muscle indices were evaluated for associations with neoadjuvant chemotherapy response and neoadjuvant chemotherapy -related adverse events and postoperative complications, in addition to survival. Psoas muscle index cutoffs were 6.36 cm2/m2 for men and 3.92 cm2/m2 for women. RESULTS Psoas muscle index decreased after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (from 7.17 to 6.96 cm2/m2; P = .0008), and specifically in men (from 7.45 to 7.23 cm2/m2; P = .0001) but not in women (from 5.21 to 5.17 cm2/m2; P = .810). Preneoadjuvant chemotherapy psoas muscle index (low versus high) was associated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy response (response rate: 65.1% vs 80.3%; P = .0494) and neoadjuvant chemotherapy-related adverse events (neutropenia: 93.0% vs 78.7%; P = .0337; febrile neutropenia: 53.5% vs 34.3%; P = .0278; hyponatremia: 51.2% vs 31.2%; P = .0190). Post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy psoas muscle index correlated with postoperative rate of complications (56.9% vs 33.3%; P = .0046), especially pneumonia (31.4% vs 9.7% P = .0008). Psoas muscle index was not associated with survival. CONCLUSION Cross sectional measures of sarcopenia before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy could predict tumor response, neoadjuvant chemotherapy -related adverse events, and postoperative complications in multidisciplinary treatments for esophageal cancer.
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- Tomo Ishida
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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Prognostic Significance of Sarcopenia in Patients with Unresectable Advanced Esophageal Cancer. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8101647. [PMID: 31601040 PMCID: PMC6832437 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8101647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The prognostic significance of sarcopenia in unresectable advanced esophageal cancer remains unclear. Our study retrospectively evaluated 176 consecutive Japanese patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who had been diagnosed with unresectable advanced cancer in Aichi Cancer Center Hospital between January 2007 and December 2014. Skeletal muscle mass was calculated from abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans before treatment, and patients were divided into sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic groups. Sarcopenia was present in 101 patients (57.4%). Eighty-two patients in the sarcopenic group and 63 patients in the non-sarcopenic group died during follow-up (mean: 20.3 months). The overall survival (OS) rate was significantly lower in the sarcopenic group compared to the non-sarcopenic group (2-year OS: 9.8% vs. 23.7%, p < 0.01). Cox regression analysis revealed only pretreatment sarcopenia as an independent prognostic factor (hazard ratio (HR): 1.48, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.04-2.10, p = 0.03). In the sarcopenic group, withdrawn cases, for whom the planned treatment was discontinued for some reason, showed a significantly lower OS rate compared to complete cases (1-year OS: 11.0% vs. 59.9%, p < 0.01). The most common reason for discontinuation was aspiration pneumonia (64.5%). Presence of sarcopenia was an independent prognostic factor for unresectable advanced esophageal cancer. Identifying the presence of sarcopenia prior to treatment may improve the prognosis.
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Ozawa Y, Nakano T, Taniyama Y, Sakurai T, Onodera Y, Kamiya K, Hikage M, Sato C, Takaya K, Konno T, Unno M, Kamei T. Evaluation of the impact of psoas muscle index, a parameter of sarcopenia, in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma receiving neoadjuvant therapy. Esophagus 2019; 16:345-351. [PMID: 30980203 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-019-00670-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The impact of sarcopenia on digestive cancer is widely known. Muscle mass, defined as the psoas muscle index (PMI), is an important parameter of sarcopenia. However, the relationship between esophageal cancer and PMI has not been fully investigated, especially in patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy. METHODS To elucidate the influence of the PMI on patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma receiving neoadjuvant therapy, the progression of sarcopenia defined by the PMI, the relationship between pretherapeutic/preoperative sarcopenia and patient characteristics, and patient survival were retrospectively investigated in 82 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who underwent neoadjuvant therapy. RESULTS The PMI decreased by more than 20 mm2/m2 between the pretherapeutic and preoperative periods in 75.6% of the patients. Pretherapeutic sarcopenia (low PMI) correlated with the pathological therapeutic response, postoperative recurrence, and pretherapeutic body mass index. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy was associated with the progression of sarcopenia. The pretherapeutic sarcopenia group (low PMI) had worse disease-free survival (DFS) than the non-sarcopenia group. Furthermore, pretherapeutic sarcopenia (low PMI) was an independent prognostic risk factor of DFS according to univariate and multivariate analyses. CONCLUSIONS The PMI may decrease during neoadjuvant therapy, especially during neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. Pretherapeutic sarcopenic (low PMI) patients should be followed-up more carefully postoperatively because higher risks of recurrence and poorer rates of disease-free survival are associated with these patients.
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- Yohei Ozawa
- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
- Division of Gastroenterological and Hepatobiliarypancreatic Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Iwate Prefectural Central Hospital, Morioka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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Uemura S, Shichinohe T, Hosokawa M, Hirano S. ASO Author Reflections: Current State of Surgical Sarcopenia in Esophageal Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:670-671. [PMID: 31372870 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07659-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Shion Uemura
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.,Keiyukai Sapporo Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. .,Keiyukai Sapporo Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Kim EY, Kim SR, Won DD, Choi MH, Lee IK. Multifrequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Compared With Computed Tomography for Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Mass in Primary Colorectal Malignancy: A Predictor of Short-Term Outcome After Surgery. Nutr Clin Pract 2019; 35:664-674. [PMID: 31237032 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Herein, we evaluate the accuracy and reliability of multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to assess skeletal muscle mass (SMM) in the colorectal cancer patient compared with computed tomography (CT) scan and also analyze the association between SMM of BIA and postoperative outcomes. METHODS From March to May 2017, the body composition of patients scheduled for elective surgery due to primary colorectal cancer in our institution was analyzed at the time of admission using BIA (InBody S20, Biospace Co Ltd, Seoul, South Korea). The relationship between the single cross-sectional area of skeletal muscle at the lumbar region using preoperative CT scan and the SMM determined via BIA were assessed. Postoperative outcomes were compared according to different status of SMM on BIA categorized into 3 groups (low, medium, or high). RESULTS Fifty patients were analyzed, and the length of hospital stay was shorter and the initiation of oral diet was significantly earlier in the group with high SMM than in other groups (P = 0.001 and 0.038, respectively). The SMM on BIA showed a very significant correlation with skeletal muscle index using CT scan (0.705 of correlation coefficients, P < 0.001) and also strongly correlated with skeletal muscle index after adjusting for age, weight, and BMI on multivariate analysis (β = 0.391 ± 0.057, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION SMM determined by BIA is strongly correlated with SMM estimated by CT scan. Authors suppose that BIA could be an alternative to CT scan for the assessment of SMM in colorectal cancer patients.
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- Eun Young Kim
- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Xu J, Zheng B, Zhang S, Zeng T, Chen H, Zheng W, Chen C. Effects of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications of minimally invasive oesophagectomy for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:2535-2545. [PMID: 31372290 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.05.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Sarcopenia is closely associated with surgical complications in patients with certain cancers. In this study we assessed the relationship between sarcopenia and postoperative complications in patients with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Methods We retrospectively analysed of patients who underwent thoracoscopic combined with laparoscopic radical resection of oesophageal cancer. Preoperative computed tomography to evaluate skeletal muscle mass to diagnose sarcopenia and to evaluate associations with age, body mass index (BMI), lung function and postoperative complications. Results Among 141 patients, 73 presented with sarcopenia (sarcopenia group) and 68 did not (non-sarcopenia group). The mean skeletal muscle index in all patients was 49.5±9.0 cm2/m2; median, 49.3 cm2/m2. The sarcopenia group included a higher proportion of men (P=0.039) and had a lower BMI than the non-sarcopenia group (P=0.001). There were no significant differences in any other clinical and pathological features. The incidences of postoperative complications in the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups were 63.0% and 36.8%, respectively (P=0.002). The incidences of pulmonary infections and postoperative pleural effusions were 28.8% vs. 11.8% (P=0.011) and 38.4% vs. 20.6% (P=0.020) in the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups, respectively. The incidences of other complications were not significantly different between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses of pulmonary infection-related clinical factors revealed that sarcopenia and forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percent of forced vital capacity (FEV1.0%) were independent risk factors for pulmonary infection after minimally invasive surgery. Conclusions Preoperative sarcopenia is an independent risk factor for pulmonary infection after minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIE). Evaluation of preoperative sarcopenia will thus help to prevent postoperative complications.
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- Jinxin Xu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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Chen XY, Li B, Ma BW, Zhang XZ, Chen WZ, Lu LS, Shen X, Zhuang CL, Yu Z. Sarcopenia is an effective prognostic indicator of postoperative outcomes in laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 45:1092-1098. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Effect of sarcopenia on clinical outcomes following digestive carcinoma surgery: a meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2019; 27:2385-2394. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04767-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Deng HY, Hou L, Zha P. Sarcopenia: an unneglectable nutritional status in oncological esophagectomy. Dis Esophagus 2019; 32:5212886. [PMID: 30496370 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- H-Y Deng
- Department of Lung Cancer Center West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, First Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Soma D, Kawamura YI, Yamashita S, Wake H, Nohara K, Yamada K, Kokudo N. Sarcopenia, the depletion of muscle mass, an independent predictor of respiratory complications after oncological esophagectomy. Dis Esophagus 2019; 32:5098589. [PMID: 30239649 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Surgery for esophageal carcinoma is known to be associated with high morbidity. Recent studies have reported a correlation of nutritional and inflammatory parameters with postoperative course. This study aims to clarify the risk factors for operative morbidity after resection of esophageal carcinoma. Consecutive patients who underwent esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma at our institute were included (n = 102; 89 males and 13 females; mean age: 67.3 years). Clinicopathological characteristics, presence or absence of sarcopenia, and modified Glasgow prognostic score were assessed, and their correlation with postoperative complications was investigated using univariate and multivariate analyses. Sarcopenia was defined using a combination of muscle mass area and body mass index. Of the included 102 patients, 45 (44.1%) exhibited sarcopenia (sarcopenia group), while 57 (55.9%) did not (non-sarcopenia group). No significant difference was observed between the groups regarding surgical procedures and tumor stage; furthermore, there was no mortality. Twenty-six patients developed respiratory complications (including 20 cases of pneumonia). On univariate analysis, sarcopenia, modified Glasgow prognostic score, and American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status were found to be significantly associated with the development of postoperative respiratory complications. On multivariate analysis, sarcopenia was found to be an independent risk factor for postoperative respiratory complications after esophagectomy. We believe that identifying patients at risk and providing preoperative nutritional support as well as physical therapy aimed at strengthening of body muscles may help reduce the incidence of postoperative respiratory complications in such patients.
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- D Soma
- Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Research Center for Hepatitis and Immunology, Research Institute, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Deng HY, Zha P, Peng L, Hou L, Huang KL, Li XY. Preoperative sarcopenia is a predictor of poor prognosis of esophageal cancer after esophagectomy: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Dis Esophagus 2019; 32:5212879. [PMID: 30496385 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The impact of preoperative sarcopenia on long-term survival of esophageal cancer patients after esophagectomy remains unclear. We conducted an updated meta-analysis focusing on current topic comprehensively. We systematically searched relevant studies investigating the impact of preoperative sarcopenia on survival of patients with surgically treated esophageal cancer in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to July 20, 2018. Data of 3-year and 5-year overall survival (OS) rates as well as hazard ratio (HR) of OS and disease-free survival (DFS) were collected for analysis by using the STATA 12.0 package. Finally, a total of 11 cohort studies consisting of 1520 patients (795 sarcopenic patients and 725 nonsarcopenic patients) were included for analysis. Our meta-analysis showed that patients with sarcopenia had a significantly lower 3-year (51.6% vs. 65.4%, P < 0.001) and 5-year OS rate (41.2% vs. 52.2%, P = 0.018) than those without sarcopenia. Sarcopenia was found to be an independent predictor of poor OS (HR = 1.58; 95% confidence interval (CI) = [1.35, 1.85]; P < 0.001) and DFS (HR = 1.46; 95% CI = [1.12, 1.90]; P = 0.005) in esophageal cancer patients after esophagectomy. No obvious heterogeneities or publication bias were observed during analysis. Therefore, patients with sarcopenia had a significantly worse prognosis than those without after surgical resection of esophageal cancer. Preoperative sarcopenia is an independent unfavorable prognostic factor for esophageal cancer patients after esophagectomy. However, high-quality studies with appropriate adjustments for confounding factors are needed to confirm our conclusions.
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- Han-Yu Deng
- Department of Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, First Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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