Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6110660 | Pancreatology | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Sarcopenia appears to be a predictor of overall survival in male patients undergoing pancreatic resections, but not specifically for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. As prospective data in future studies are identified, sarcopenia may become a useful tool in predicting outcomes.
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Authors
Jill K. Onesti, G. Paul Wright, Sarah E. Kenning, Mark T. Tierney, Alan T. Davis, Michael G. Doherty, Mathew H. Chung,