Research Article: Impact of CT-measured sarcopenic obesity on postoperative outcomes following colon cancer surgery
Introduction:
Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is currently defined as decreased muscle mass and function in obese individuals [1]. The pathogenesis of SO is marked by a bidirectional association between sarcopenia and obesity. On the one hand, diminished skeletal muscle mass can lead to a reduction in resting and total metabolic output, thereby promoting fat accumulation. On the other hand, obesity may facilitate the development and progression of sarcopenia. This occurs through a multifactorial network of abnormalities, primarily…
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