Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6054531 | Oral Oncology | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Assessment of skeletal muscle mass on head and neck CT-scans is feasible and may be an alternative to abdominal CT-imaging. This method allows assessment of sarcopenia using routinely performed scans without additional imaging or additional patient burden. Identifying sarcopenic patients may help in treatment selection, or to select HNC patients for physiotherapeutic or nutritional interventions to improve their outcome.
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Authors
Justin E. MD, Ajit J. MD, Inge MD, Ernst J. MD, Karin M.A. MSc, Remco de Bree, Loek P.H. MD, PhD, Wilko MD, PhD,