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 …

It has frequently been shown that patients with cancer are one of the largest hospital patient
groups with a prevalence for malnutrition. Weight loss is a frequent manifestation of …

The objective of this review is to provide an update on prognostication in patients with
advanced cancer and to discuss future directions for research in this field. Accurate …

Background The impact of sarcopenia on the outcome of gastrointestinal (GI) oncological
patients is still controversial. We aim to discuss the prevalence of sarcopenia and its relation …

Background Neoadjuvant therapy reduces fitness, muscle mass, and quality of life (QOL).
For patients undergoing chemotherapy and surgery for esophagogastric cancer …

There has recently been increased interest in the assessment of body composition in
patients with esophageal cancer for the purpose of nutritional evaluation and …

Opinion statement Sarcopenia is being consistently recognized as a condition not only
associated with the presence of a malignancy but also induced by the oncologic therapies …

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 …