Background A significant body weight loss (BWL) is observed during 1 month after
gastrectomy for gastric cancer. However, it remains unclear which body component mainly …

Background Lean body mass loss after surgery, which decreases the compliance of
adjuvant chemotherapy, is frequently observed in gastric cancer patients who undergo …

Background Muscle proteolysis due to post-operative hypercatabolism is responsible for the
functional decline observed in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The aim of this study …

The deterioration of skeletal muscle due to surgery is a morbidity with serious complications,
which occurs rapidly during the postoperative period [1, 2]. Previously, we reported that …

Background Cardiovascular surgery leads to postsurgical muscle weakness, probably
because of muscle proteolysis and peripheral nerve dysfunction, which are augmented by …

Background Handgrip strength (HGS), lung function and health-related quality of life
(HRQoL) are relevant indicators of future cardiovascular risk and mortality. The impact of …

OBJECTIVES: Obesity is a risk factor for morbidity after isolated coronary artery bypass
grafting. This study aimed to analyze the sole effect of body mass index (BMI) on early …

A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to examine the effects of perioperative
neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle proteolysis and physical function using …

Background: Body weight, especially lean body mass, significantly decreases after
gastrectomy. Postoperative surgical complications are a major risk factor for changes in …

Накопленные данные показывают, что цитокины играют важную роль в патогенезе
хронической сердечной недостаточности. В обзоре рассматривается участие …