Predictors of aspiration pneumonia in oral cavity cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy: A focus on skeletal muscle index
Increased muscle mass during radiotherapy was associated with a lower risk of aspiration pneumonia, which in turn was associated with overall survival.
Authors
- Jie Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1445-2393)
- Yu-Jen Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4960-3702)
- Ya-Ting Jan
- Jhen-Bin Lin
- Yi-Shing Leu
Institutions
- Mackay Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Mackay Medical University (TW)
- Changhua Christian Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10394-7
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
- National Science and Technology Council