Muscle loss phenotype predicts poor postoperative outcomes of colorectal cancer in US inpatients: a population-based analysis
Muscle loss phenotype among patients with CRC is strongly associated with poor postoperative outcomes, including higher complication rates, longer stays, and increased costs. These findings highlight the importance of preoperative muscle loss assessments and the necessity for targeted interventions.
Authors
- Chien‐En Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9621-0736)
- Ling‐Chiao Song
- Kuan‐Chih Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5988-8030)
- Kung‐Chuan Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8608-7156)
- Hong‐Hwa Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1436-6770)
- Sin‐Ei Juang
- Kuen‐Lin Wu
- Ko‐Chao Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9562-0880)
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital (TW)
- Fooyin University (TW)
- I-Shou University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Coloproctology
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2025.00129.0018
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00