Abnormalities in body composition can occur at any body weight. Low muscle mass is a
predictor of poor morbidity and mortality and occurs in several populations. This narrative …

Background Computed tomography (CT) analysis of body composition has garnered interest
as a potential prognostic tool in those with cancer. A range of pre‐defined thresholds …

The loss of skeletal muscle mass and function is defined as sarcopenia, which might
develop in elderly patients with cancers. It has been indicated as a potential negative factor …

Background The optimal nutritional therapy in the field of pancreatic surgery is still debated.
Methods An international panel of recognized pancreatic surgeons and pancreatologists …

Purpose of the review We aim to review the methods, current research evidence, and future
directions in body composition analysis (BCA) with CT imaging. Recent findings CT images …

Backround The role of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in patients with pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains controversial. Material and Methods Medline and Web of …

Preoperative nutrition status is an important determinant of surgical outcomes, yet
malnutrition assessment is not integrated into all surgical pathways. Given its importance …

Purpose We investigated the impact of body composition on outcomes of patients with early
breast cancer. Skeletal muscle mass, visceral adipose tissue (VAT), subcutaneous adipose …

Objectives To analyze the effect of preoperative body composition on survival in patients
with pancreatic cancer following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Methods Between October …

Introduction Pancreatic and periampullary adenocarcinomas are associated with abnormal
body composition visible on CT scans, including low muscle mass (sarcopenia) and low …