Japanese journal of clinical oncologyHumansEsophagectomyMaleFemaleHand Strength
Hand grip strength and peak expiratory flow rate as predictors of overall survival after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.
Shota Sawai, Shinsuke Sato, Eiji Nakatani, Philip Hawke, Takuma Mochizuki, Masato Nishida, Hiroshi Ogiso, Masaya Watanabe
Published: 202610.1093/jjco/hyaf164
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Esophageal cancer is one of the most lethal cancers worldwide. Previous studies have shown that reduced skeletal and respiratory muscle strength is correlated with increased postoperative complications. This study investigated the relation…
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