Predictive value of osteopenia as prognostic marker for survival and recurrence in patients with gastrointestinal cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 1, 2025
Background
Early
detection,
systematic
prevention,
and
personalized
therapy
are
crucial
to
reduce
mortality
in
patients
with
gastrointestinal
(GI)
cancers.
This
review
meta-analysis
aimed
clarify
the
predictive
value
of
osteopenia
osteosarcopenia
as
prognostic
markers
survival
recurrence
GI
Methods
Medline,
Google
Scholar,
Science
Direct
databases
were
searched
for
English-language
studies
that
included
who
underwent
surgical
resection
following
a
pathologically
diagnosed
cancer
reported
association
between
on
overall
(OS)
recurrence-free
(RFS).
Meta-analysis
was
done
using
STATA
14.2,
results
pooled
hazard
ratios
(HR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI).
Heterogeneity
assessed
I2
statistic
Chi-square
test.
Study
quality
evaluated
Newcastle
Ottawa
Scale
(NOS).
Results
A
comprehensive
literature
search
yielded
23
eligible
studies,
primarily
from
Japan.
Osteopenia
emerged
significant
risk
factor
both
OS
(pooled
HR
2.20,
CI:
1.74–2.79)
RFS
2.15,
1.60–2.89).
Patients
exhibited
threefold
higher
rates
2.96,
1.99–4.40)
heightened
2.75,
1.79–4.24).
Subgroup
analyses
underscored
consistency
these
associations
across
diverse
contexts.
Conclusion
establishes
robust
indicators
Integrating
musculoskeletal
assessments
into
routine
oncological
care
is
imperative
timely
interventions
optimized
patient
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Advancements in sarcopenia diagnosis: from imaging techniques to non-radiation assessments
Frontiers in Medical Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Sarcopenia
is
a
prevalent
condition
with
significant
clinical
implications,
and
it
expected
to
escalate
globally,
demanding
for
effective
diagnostic
strategies,
possibly
at
an
early
stage
of
the
disease.
Imaging
techniques
play
pivotal
role
in
comprehensively
evaluating
sarcopenia,
offering
insights
into
both
muscle
quantity
quality.
Among
all
imaging
currently
used
diagnosis
follow
up
possible
distinguish
two
classes:
Rx
based
techniques,
using
ionizing
radiations,
non-invasive
which
are
on
use
safe
low
risk
procedures.
Dual-energy
x-ray
Absorptiometry
Computed
Tomography,
while
widely
utilized,
entail
radiation
exposure
concerns.
Ultrasound
offers
portability,
real-time
imaging,
absence
radiation,
making
promising
tool
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging,
particularly
T1-weighted
Dixon
sequences,
provides
cross-
sectional
high-resolution
images
fat-water
separation
capabilities,
facilitating
precise
sarcopenia
quantification.
Bioelectrical
Impedance
Analysis
(BIA),
technique,
estimates
body
composition,
including
mass,
albeit
influenced
by
hydration
status.
Standardized
protocols,
such
as
those
proposed
through
(SARCUS)
Working
Group,
imperative
ensuring
consistency
across
assessments.
Future
research
should
focus
refining
these
harnessing
potential
radiomics
artificial
intelligence
enhance
accuracy
prognostic
capabilities
sarcopenia.
Language: Английский
Association between possible sarcopenia, all-cause mortality, and adverse health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults in China
Bingyang Liu,
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Ruiyan Liu,
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Yuhong Jin
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
The
relationship
between
possible
sarcopenia
and
mortality
remains
ambiguous
within
Asian
populations.
To
clarify
this,
we
investigated
the
association
in
older
adults
residing
Chinese
communities.
Utilizing
data
from
China
Health
Retirement
Longitudinal
Study,
this
population-based
cohort
study
included
individuals
aged
≥
60
years,
followed
2011
to
2012
through
2020.
Possible
was
defined
accordance
with
Working
Group
on
Sarcopenia
2019
criteria,
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
used
analyze
its
impact
mortality,
while
exploratory
analyses
were
conducted
investigate
associations
of
chronic
diseases,
functional
independence,
hospitalization
frequency.
encompassed
5,160
participants
(median
age:
66
years),
nearly
half
whom
(48.8%)
identified
sarcopenia.
Over
a
9-year
follow-up
period,
there
1216
recorded
deaths.
Analysis
indicated
that
faced
significantly
elevated
risk
compared
their
counterparts
(HR:
1.79,
95%
CI:
1.58-2.03;
P
<
0.001).
Further,
subgroup
confirmed
strong
all-cause
across
various
subgroups,
including
those
related
sex,
obesity
status,
living
environment.
Additionally,
revealed
associated
an
increased
likelihood
heart
disease
(OR
=
1.18,
1.03-1.34,
0.014)
stroke
1.41,
1.19-1.68,
0.001),
as
well
reduced
independence
(β
-0.17,
-0.24--0.10,
also
higher
frequency
hospitalizations
at
baseline
(Exp(β)
1.50,
1.25-1.81,
although
no
longer
significant
during
period.
In
conclusion,
community-dwelling
adults,
several
dependence.
Thus,
alleviating
or
preventing
may
improve
health
outcomes
extend
lifespan
these
individuals.
Language: Английский
Sarcopenia’s Impact Defined by Grip Strength and Muscle Mass on Post-hepatectomy Outcomes: A Multicenter Analysis
In Vivo,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(6), P. 2827 - 2835
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Background/Aim:
Sarcopenia
is
diagnosed
based
on
grip
strength
and
skeletal
muscle
mass.
Although
decreased
mass
has
been
reported
to
be
associated
with
poor
outcomes
after
hepatectomy,
a
few
studies
have
included
data
in
hepatectomy
candidates.
This
multicenter
study
investigated
the
clinical
factors
postoperative
complications
sarcopenia
by
assessing
patients
undergoing
for
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Patients
Methods:
Data
from
who
underwent
HCC
between
January
2020
March
2022
were
retrospectively
collected
multi-institutional
databases.
was
defined
as
reduced
The
categorized
into
non-sarcopenia
groups,
baseline
characteristics
short
term
compared
two
groups.
Results:
Overall,
253
included,
among
which
36
(14.2%)
had
sarcopenia.
group
significantly
older
age,
low
body
index,
comorbid
heart
or
chronic
pulmonary
disease,
cerebrovascular
accident
history,
overall
major
group.
Among
[Clavien-Dindo
classification
(CDC)
≥III],
incidence
of
bile
leakage
intra-abdominal
abscess
higher
than
Multivariate
analysis
revealed
that
an
independent
risk
factor
(CDC
≥III).
Conclusion:
Sarcopenia,
mass,
predictor
HCC.
Language: Английский