Evaluating the role of BMI in survival and complications in older esophageal squamous cell carcinoma following esophagectomy
In elderly ESCC patients after esophagectomy, BMI does not independently influence OS or DFS, though low BMI is associated with specific serious complications. Perioperative optimization-particularly nutritional support for underweight patients-remains essential.
Authors
- Changding Li
- G. Liu
- Simiao Lu
- Xuefeng Leng
- Huan Zhang
- Kexun Li
- Jie Mao
- Lin Peng
- Yongtao Han
- Kangning Wang
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Sichuan Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Zigong First People's Hospital (CN)
- Chongqing Public Health Medical Center (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oncology Reviews
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/or.2026.1757530
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00