Association between psoas density, anastomotic leakage and other postoperative outcomes in patients having a colorectal cancer resection

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Description

Previously published studies have shown the association between sarcopenia and short- and long-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Objective: To assess the association between radiologically defined sarcopenia measured by psoas density, anastomotic leakage and other postoperative outcomes in patients having a colorectal cancer resection.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date22/01/2122/06/21

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

Keywords

  • Psoas
  • Colon cancer
  • anastomotic leakage

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