Standardized sarcopenia assessment should be incorporated into prognosis analysis of esophageal cancers: a prospective cohort study lasting 8 years (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe prognosis value of preoperative sarcopenia in esophageal cancer patients undergoing surgical resection have rarely been prospectively investigated. The necessity of a standardized sarcopenia assessment—including muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance—has not been tested.MethodsThis prospective cohort study assessed the appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), handgrip strength, and gait speed to classify participants as normal, pre-sarcopenia, or sarcopeni...