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Feng Y, Cheng X, Xu M, Zhao R, Wan Q, Feng W, Gan H. CT-determined low skeletal muscle index predicts poor prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7328. [PMID: 38924332 PMCID: PMC11196831 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is highly prevalent among patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Computed tomography (CT)-based assessment of low skeletal muscle index (SMI) is widely used for diagnosing sarcopenia. However, there are conflicting findings on the association between low SMI and overall survival (OS) in CRC patients. The objective of this study was to investigate whether CT-determined low SMI can serve as a valuable prognostic factor in CRC. METHODS We collected data from patients with CRC who underwent radical surgery at our institution between June 2020 and November 2021. The SMI at the third lumbar vertebra was calculated using CT scans, and the cutoff values for defining low SMI were determined using receiver operating characteristic curves. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess the associations between clinical characteristics and postoperative major complications. RESULTS A total of 464 patients were included in the study, 229 patients (46.7%) were classified as having low SMI. Patients with low SMI were older and had a lower body mass index (BMI), a higher neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and higher nutritional risk screening 2002 (NRS2002) scores compared to those with normal SMI. Furthermore, patients with sarcopenia had a higher rate of major complications (10.9% vs. 1.3%; p < 0.001) and longer length of stay (9.09 ± 4.86 days vs. 8.25 ± 3.12 days; p = 0.03). Low SMI and coronary heart disease were identified as independent risk factors for postoperative major complications. Moreover, CRC patients with low SMI had significantly worse OS. Furthermore, the combination of low SMI with older age or TNM stage II + III resulted in the worst OS in each subgroup analysis. CONCLUSIONS CT-determined low SMI is associated with poor prognosis in patients with CRC, especially when combined with older age or advanced TNM stage.
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- Yue Feng
- Department of Geriatrics and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Geriatrics and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- Laboratory of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular Network, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Xiao Y, Song D, Fu N, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Shen R, Wang S, Maitiabula G, Zhou D, Liu S, Wang H, Gao X, Wang X. Effects of resistance training on sarcopenia in patients with intestinal failure: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2023; 42:1901-1909. [PMID: 37625319 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The potential effects of resistance training on sarcopenia in patients with intestinal failure (IF) are not fully elucidated. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of a resistance training program on appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI), physical performance, body composition, biochemical parameters, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with IF exhibiting sarcopenia. METHODS A single-center randomized controlled trial was conducted in a Chinese tertiary teaching hospital. Patients with IF exhibiting sarcopenia were randomly assigned to the exercise group or control group. Participants in the exercise group incorporated four sets of resistance training involving the limbs and abdominal and lower back muscles, six times weekly for 4 weeks. The control group received no specific intervention. The primary outcome was the between-group difference in ASMI 4 weeks after intervention. Secondary outcomes included handgrip strength, 6-m gait speed, body composition, biochemical parameters, and HRQOL. RESULTS A total of 60 participants (control group 30, age 51.2 ± 12.9 years, women 43.3%; exercise group 30, age 53.9 ± 14.5 years, women 56.7%) completed the 4-week intervention trial. For the primary outcome, significant intervention effects were found in ASMI between the exercise group and the control group (mean difference 0.72, 95% CI, 0.56-0.89, P < 0.001). There were notable differences in handgrip strength (mean difference 2.7, 95% CI, 1.7-3.6, P < 0.001), 6-m gait speed (mean difference 0.08, 95% CI, 0.01-0.35, P = 0.034), body composition (including total cell mass, bone mineral content, skeletal muscle mass, lean mass, visceral fat area, total body water, intracellular water, extracellular water, and segmental water-legs), and biochemical parameters (including IGF-1, prealbumin, and hemoglobin) between the two groups (P < 0.05). No significant intervention benefits were observed for other secondary outcomes, including biochemical parameters (including albumin, total bilirubin, etc.) and HRQOL (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In this randomized clinical trial, we observed that 4 weeks of resistance training was associated with improved ASMI, physical performance, biochemical parameters (including IGF-1, prealbumin, and hemoglobin), and body composition in IF patients with sarcopenia. Resistance training can be recommended as a simple and effective method to improve sarcopenia in patients with IF. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION www.chictr.org.cn, identifier: ChiCTR2100051727.
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- Yaqin Xiao
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Southern Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Southern Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Bond A, Mccay K, Lal S. Artificial intelligence & clinical nutrition: What the future might have in store. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 57:542-549. [PMID: 37739704 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.07.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly emerging technology in healthcare that has the potential to revolutionise clinical nutrition. AI can assist in analysing complex data, interpreting medical images, and providing personalised nutrition interventions for patients. Clinical nutrition is a critical aspect of patient care, and AI can help clinicians make more informed decisions regarding patients' nutritional requirements, disease prevention, and management. AI algorithms can analyse large datasets to identify novel associations between diet and disease outcomes, enabling clinicians to make evidence-based nutritional recommendations. AI-powered devices and applications can also assist in tracking dietary intake, providing feedback, and motivating patients towards healthier food choices. However, the adoption of AI in clinical nutrition raises several ethical and regulatory concerns, such as data privacy and bias. Further research is needed to assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of AI-powered nutrition interventions. In conclusion, AI has the potential to transform clinical nutrition, but its integration into clinical practice should be carefully monitored to ensure patient safety and benefit. This article discusses the current and future applications of AI in clinical nutrition and highlights its potential benefits.
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- Ashley Bond
- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, UK; University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, UK
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, UK; University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Bannert K, Karbe C, Förster RH, Sautter LF, Meyer F, Valentini L, Wiese ML, Ehlers L, Berlin P, Jaster R, Aghdassi AA, Lerch MM, Lamprecht G. Orally compensated short bowel patients are thin, potentially malnourished but rarely sarcopenic. Clin Nutr 2023:S0261-5614(23)00160-7. [PMID: 37311685 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM In short bowel syndrome, insufficient absorptive capacity of the remnant bowel may lead to metabolic and nutritional consequences including electrolyte disturbances, severe diarrhea and malnutrition. While intestinal failure requires parenteral nutrition, short bowel patients with intestinal insufficiency (SB/II) have achieved oral autonomy. The aim of this exploratory study was to assess the nutritional, muscular and functional status of orally compensated SB/II patients. METHODS 28 orally compensated SB/II patients with a mean of 46 months after termination of parenteral nutrition and 56 age- and sex-matched healthy controls (HC) were compared regarding anthropometric parameters, body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis, handgrip strength and gait speed, blood parameters as well as nutritional intake and physical activity using validated questionnaires. Malnutrition and sarcopenia were diagnosed according to the criteria of the GLIM or EWGSOP2. RESULTS SB/II patients had lower body mass index (BMI) and anthropometric parameters than HC but were within the normal weight range. The GLIM algorithm operationally diagnosed malnutrition in 39% (n = 11) of SB/II patients. Reduced skeletal muscle mass index and phase angle were rarely accompanied by a reduction of handgrip strength below cut-off values and the subsequent diagnosis of sarcopenia in SB/II patients (15%, n = 4). Compared to 11% of HC, 37% of SB/II patients had low physical activity level. Female SB/II patients had higher caloric and macronutrient intake. Caloric intake negatively correlated with body weight indicating compensatory hyperphagia in patients with lower body weight. Some of the SB/II patients showed signs of dehydration. CONCLUSIONS Orally compensated SB/II patients are thinner than HC but have mostly normal BMI. Malnutrition is frequently diagnosed but may be overestimated due to the underlying malabsorption and its interplay with hyperphagia. Muscle mass is often reduced but is rarely accompanied by functional impairment leading to sarcopenia diagnosis. Thus, SB/II patients long term after termination of parenteral support may be malnourished but usually do not develop sarcopenia.
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- Karen Bannert
- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg, Institute for Evidence-Based Dietetics, Germany
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- University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg, Institute for Evidence-Based Dietetics, Germany
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- University Medicine Greifswald, Department and Polyclinic of Internal Medicine A, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany
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- University Medicine Greifswald, Department and Polyclinic of Internal Medicine A, Germany
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- LMU University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Rostock University Medical Center, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Germany.
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Van Oosterwyck A, Lauwers N, Pauwels N, Vanuytsel T. Nutrition in intestinal transplantation: centre stage or supporting act? Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2023; 26:105-113. [PMID: 36728936 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000000901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Intestinal transplantation (ITx), whether isolated or combined with other organs, is now a valid treatment option in some patients with chronic intestinal failure or extensive venous mesenteric thrombosis. The aim in these patients is not only to restore nutritional autonomy, but also to minimize the risk of complications, both short and long term. Despite parenteral nutrition playing a central part in the management of intestinal failure patients, there are little data about the perioperative and postoperative nutritional management of ITx patients, due to small patient populations per centre. In this review, we collected the scientific data available to date. RECENT FINDINGS In this review, we will bundle the limited scientific information about diet after intestinal and multivisceral transplantation combined with recommendations from our own clinical practice in 28 ITx patients in University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium. We will discuss the immediate preoperative period, surgical complications necessitating dietary interventions and the late postoperative phase in a stable outpatient transplant recipient. SUMMARY Although no specific research has been done in the field of ITx, we can extrapolate some findings from other solid organ transplants. Prehabilitation might prove to be of importance; Preserving kidney and liver function in the pretransplant period should be pursued. Transition from parenteral to enteral and oral nutrition can be complex due to inherent surgical procedures and possible complications. Ultimately, the goal is to give patients nutritional autonomy, while also minimizing the risk of foodborne infections by teaching patients well tolerated food practices.
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- Aude Van Oosterwyck
- Leuven Intestinal Failure and Transplantation (LIFT)
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Leuven Intestinal Failure and Transplantation (LIFT)
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- Leuven Intestinal Failure and Transplantation (LIFT)
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Graungaard S, Geisler L, Andersen JR, Rasmussen HH, Vinter-Jensen L, Køhler M, Holst M. Prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with chronic intestinal failure-how are SARC-F and the EWGSOP algorithm associated before and after a physical exercise intervention. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2023; 47:246-252. [PMID: 36121140 PMCID: PMC10092247 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with chronic intestinal failure (IF) have a low degree of physical activity, decreased muscle mass, and decreased muscle strength, leading to a high risk of sarcopenia. We aimed to test the prevalence of sarcopenia by the use of SARC-F and EWGSOP and to investigate the association between the two at baseline and after 12 weeks of an exercise intervention. METHODS Thirty-one patients with chronic IF completed 12 weeks of three weekly home-based individualized exercise sessions. Body composition was measured by bioimpedance analysis and physical function by handgrip strength (HGS) and timed up-and-go (TUG). Sarcopenia was assessed by SARC-F and EWGSOP. Multiple regression analysis was used to test for the association between the two tools. RESULTS The prevalence of sarcopenia measured by EWGSOP was 59%. This prevalence did not change after the intervention. At baseline, 38.8% of patients were screened as at risk for sarcopenia by SARC-F. This decreased to 29.0% after the intervention (P < 0.001). A statistically significant increase was achieved in muscle mass (P = 0.017) and muscle mass index (P = 0.016). Furthermore, both TUG (P = 0.033) and HGS (P = 0.019) improved. CONCLUSIONS Sarcopenia is prevalent in patients with chronic IF. EWGSOP finds more patients to be at risk of sarcopenia than SARC-F but was not sufficiently sensitive to measure changes induced by the physical intervention. The significant change in SARC-F may illustrate that patients, themselves, find an improvement in self-perceived health.
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- Signe Graungaard
- Department of Health Promotion, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centre for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centre for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centre for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centre for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centre for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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Wauters L, Dermine S, de Dreuille B, Bettolo J, Hutinet C, Mohamed A, Lecoq E, Billiauws L, Nuzzo A, Corcos O, Joly F. Malnutrition with Low Muscle Mass Is Common after Weaning off Home Parenteral Nutrition for Chronic Intestinal Failure. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020338. [PMID: 36678209 PMCID: PMC9860702 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The differences in outcomes after weaning off intravenous support (IVS) for chronic intestinal failure (IF) are unclear. Adult IF patients who are weaned off IVS at a tertiary care center (June 2019−2022) were included in this study, and nutritional and functional markers were assessed before, during, and after weaning. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) was present in 77/98 of the IF patients, with different outcomes according to the final anatomy. The body weight and the BMI increased during IVS in those with a jejunocolonic (JC) anastomosis (p < 0.001), but weight loss was significant during follow-up (p < 0.001). Malnutrition was present in >60%, with a reduced muscle mass, which was found using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), in >50% of SBS-JC patients. Although reduced hand-grip strength and sarcopenia were less common, the muscle quality, or phase angle (BIA), decreased during follow-up, also correlating with serum albumin and muscle mass (p ≤ 0.01). The muscle quality and albumin were low in the patients restarting IVS, which was only the case with ≤60 cm of small bowel. Closer follow-up and earlier treatment with teduglutide (TED) should be considered in these patients, as none of the TED-treated patients were malnourished or sarcopenic. Studies on the potential benefits of nutritional and physical interventions for low muscle mass and associations with outcomes are needed in chronic IF patients.
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- Lucas Wauters
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), University of Paris, UMR 1149, 75890 Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), University of Paris, UMR 1149, 75890 Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
- Laboratoire de Recherche Vasculaire Translationnelle (LVTS), Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Université Paris Cité, Bichat Hospital, U1148, 75018 Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
- Laboratoire de Recherche Vasculaire Translationnelle (LVTS), Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Université Paris Cité, Bichat Hospital, U1148, 75018 Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support, APHP Beaujon Hospital, 92110 Clichy, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), University of Paris, UMR 1149, 75890 Paris, France
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Dubu J, Boyas S, Roland V, Landry S, Septans AL, Balavoine M, Bourgeois H, Pointreau Y, Denis F, Letellier C, Le Dû K. Physical Activity Program for the Survival of Elderly Patients With Lymphoma: Study Protocol for Randomized Phase 3 Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2022; 11:e40969. [PMID: 36427234 PMCID: PMC9736768 DOI: 10.2196/40969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The practice of regular physical activity can reduce the incidence of certain cancers (colon, breast, and prostate) and improve overall survival after treatment by reducing fatigue and the risk of relapse. This impact on survival has only been demonstrated in active patients with lymphoma before and after treatment. As poor general health status reduces the chances of survival and these patients are most likely to also have sarcopenia, it is important to be able to improve their physical function through adapted physical activity (APA) as part of supportive care management. Unfortunately, APA is often saved for patients with advanced blood cancer. As a result, there is a lack of data regarding the impact of standardized regular practice of APA and concomitant chemotherapy as first-line treatment on lymphoma survival. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the impact of a new and open rehabilitation program suitable for a frail population of patients treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). METHODS PHARAOM (Physical Activity Program for the Survival of Elderly Patients with Lymphoma) is a phase 3 randomized (1:1) study focusing on a frail population of patients treated for DLBCL. The study will include 186 older adult patients with DLBCL (aged >65 years) receiving rituximab and chemotherapy. Overall, 50% (93/186) of patients (investigational group) will receive APA along with chemotherapy, and they will be supervised by a dedicated qualified kinesiologist. The APA program will include endurance and resistance training at moderate intensity 3 times a week during the 6 months of chemotherapy. The primary end point of this study will be event-free survival of the patients. The secondary end points will include the overall survival, progression-free survival, prevalence of sarcopenia and undernutrition, and patients' quality of life. This study will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. RESULTS Recruitment, enrollment, and data collection began in February 2021, and 4 participants have been enrolled in the study as of July 2022. Data analysis will begin after the completion of data collection. Future outcomes will be published in peer-reviewed health-related research journals and presented at national congress, and state professional meetings. This publication is based on protocol version 1.1, August 3, 2020. CONCLUSIONS The PHARAOM study focuses on highlighting the benefits of APA intervention on survival during the period of first-line treatment of patients with DLBCL. This study could also contribute to our understanding of how an APA program can reduce complications such as sarcopenia in patients with lymphoma and improve their quality of life. By documenting the prevalence and relationship between sarcopenia and exercise load, we might be able to help physicians plan better interventions in the care of patients with DLBCL. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04670029; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04670029. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/40969.
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- Jonas Dubu
- ELSAN, Institut inter-regional de Cancerologie Jean Bernard, Le Mans, France
- Motricite Interactions Performance (MIP), UR4334, Le Mans Universite, Le Mans, France
- WeproM, Le Mans, France
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- Motricite Interactions Performance (MIP), UR4334, Le Mans Universite, Le Mans, France
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- Hematology Department, Centre Hospitalier de Perpignan, Perpignan, France
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- ELSAN, Institut inter-regional de Cancerologie Jean Bernard, Le Mans, France
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- ELSAN, Institut inter-regional de Cancerologie Jean Bernard, Le Mans, France
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- ELSAN, Institut inter-regional de Cancerologie Jean Bernard, Le Mans, France
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- ELSAN, Institut inter-regional de Cancerologie Jean Bernard, Le Mans, France
- Institut National de la e-Santé, Le Mans, France
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- CNRS UMR 6614 - CORIA, Rouen Normandie Universite, Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France
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- Hematology Department, Confluent Private Hospital, Nantes, France
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Kopczynska M, Hvas CL, Jepsen P, Teubner A, Abraham A, Burden ST, Taylor M, Carlson G, Lal S. Standardised survival and excess Life Years Lost in patients with type 3 intestinal failure. Clin Nutr 2022; 41:2446-2454. [PMID: 36215864 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Long term outcomes have been reported in home parenteral nutrition (HPN)-dependent patients with type 3 intestinal failure (IF), but there are limited survival data standardised to the general population that would help provide a meaningful prognosis for patients and clinicians. The primary aim of this study was therefore to investigate the survival of HPN-dependent patients and to evaluate the specific impact of type 3 IF on their life expectancy standardised to that of the general population. METHODS This was a cohort study of adult patients initiated on HPN between 1978 and 2018 at a national UK IF reference centre and followed up until death or censoring date of 31st December 2020. The standardised mortality ratio (SMR) was calculated as observed deaths divided by expected deaths using UK Office for National Statistics database. Excess Life Years Lost (LYL) were calculated separately for each sex as the differences in average life expectancy between patients with type 3 IF and the general population. Survival data were evaluated using cox regression models adjusting for confounding. RESULTS In total, 1046 patients were identified, with a total observation time of 7344.1 patient-years. Patients with malignancy (n = 206) were excluded from the survival analysis. Of the remaining 840 patients, 398 were alive by the end of follow-up. The probability of survival was 91.8% at 1 year, 69.3% at 5 years, 54.3% at 10 years, 29.8% at 20 years and 16.7% at 30 years. Patients who did not achieve nutritional autonomy had an increased likelihood of death compared to patients who ceased HPN. In total, 40 (9.0%) deaths were HPN or IF-related, while underlying disease leading to IF accounted for 98 (22.2%) deaths. There were 270 (61.1%) deaths not related to IF, with the majority of these patients dying from infections unrelated to HPN. Overall mortality rates were higher among patients with a diagnosis of type 3 IF compared with the general UK population with a SMR of 7.48 (95% CI 6.80 to 8.21) and an excess mortality rate of 54.0 per 1000 person-years. All mechanisms of IF were associated with excess mortality, with SMR ranging from 6.82 (95% CI 5.98 to 7.72) for short bowel syndrome to 15.51 (95% CI 11.73 to 20.03) for dysmotility. On average, the excess LYL was 17.45 years for males and 17.39 years for females compared with the general population of the same age. CONCLUSION This the largest single-centre series reporting survival outcomes in patients with type 3 IF over more than a four-decade period and the first to report LYL in this patient cohort. Type 3 IF was associated with more than seven-fold higher mortality rates than for the general UK population and shorter life expectancies of more than 17 years. Survival, however, was better in those able to achieve nutritional autonomy. Since the majority of deaths were due to non-HPN or non-IF causes, there is clearly a need now to further explore these causes of death in order to improve our understanding of excessive mortality in type 3 IF and develop ways to prevent it.
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- Maja Kopczynska
- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom; University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom; University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Muscle Strength, Agility, and Body Composition in Children With Intestinal Failure on Parenteral Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2022; 75:438-443. [PMID: 35830733 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES With increasing number of children with intestinal failure (IF) on long-term parenteral nutrition (PN), this study assesses the impact of IF on muscle strength, speed, and agility and body composition (BC), identifying clinical factors that may predict impairment. METHODS Cross-sectional study in children 5-18 years with IF on PN. Assessments included Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-2 strength and agility subtest (BOT-2), and grip strength. BC data from dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measurements and clinical variables were collected by chart abstraction. Data were compared to age and sex matched controls and population norms. RESULTS Twenty-one children with IF (14 males), median age 8.33 (IQR: 6.96-11.04) years and 33 controls (20 males), 8.25 (6.67-10.79) years were included. Strength and agility ( P < 0.001) and grip strength ( P = 0.001) differed between groups. Nine of 21 (43%) of children with IF scored >1 standard deviation (SD) below mean on BOT-2 and 13 of 21 (62%) had grip strength >1 SD below mean. DXA measurements showed 10 of 18 (56%) of children had lower fat-free mass (FFM)% and higher fat mass (FM)% than reference norms. Decreased FFM% was associated with lower BOT-2 scores ( r = 0.479; P = 0.044) and grip strength scores >1 SD below mean ( P = 0.047). Additional clinical factors significantly impacting strength and agility included prematurity, height, hospitalizations, sepsis, and small bowel length. CONCLUSIONS Children with IF are at risk of decreased muscle strength and agility, along with altered BC. Ongoing medical, nutritional, and rehabilitation intervention is vital to optimize outcomes.
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Wan Q, Yuan Q, Zhao R, Shen X, Chen Y, Li T, Song Y. Prognostic value of cachexia index in patients with colorectal cancer: A retrospective study. Front Oncol 2022; 12:984459. [PMID: 36212479 PMCID: PMC9540220 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.984459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Current diagnostic criteria for cancer cachexia are inconsistent, and arguments still exist about the impact of cachexia on the survival of patients with colorectal cancer. In this study, we aim to investigate the prognostic value of a novel cachexia indicator, the cachexia index (CXI), in patients with colorectal cancer. Methods The CXI was calculated as skeletal muscle index (SMI) × serum albumin/neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio. The cut-off value of CXI was determined by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and Youden’s index. The major outcomes were major complications, overall survival (OS), and recurrence-free survival (RFS). Results A total of 379 patients (234 men and 145 women) were included. The ROC curves indicated that CXI had a significantly diagnostic capacity for the detection of major complications. Based on Youden’s index, there were 231 and 148 patients in the low and high CXI groups, respectively. Patients in the low CXI group had significantly older age, lower BMI, and a higher percentage of cachexia and TNM stage II+III. Besides, Patients in low CXI group were associated with a significantly higher rate of major complications, blood transfusion, and longer length of stay. Logistic regression analysis indicated that low CXI, cachexia, and coronary heart disease were independent risk factors for the major complications. Kaplan Meier survival curves indicated that patients with high CXI had a significantly more favorable OS than those with low CXI, while no significant difference was found in RFS between the two groups. Besides, there were no significant differences in OS or RFS between patients with and without cachexia. The univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that older age, low CXI, and coronary heart disease instead of cachexia were associated with a decreased OS. Conclusion CXI was better than cachexia in predicting OS and could be a useful prognostic indicator in patients with colorectal cancer, and greater attention should be paid to patients with low CXI.
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- Qianyi Wan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Operating Room of Anesthesia Surgery Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Mitochondria and Metabolism, Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yinghan Song, ; Tao Li,
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- Department of day surgery center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yinghan Song, ; Tao Li,
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Gong C, Wan Q, Zhao R, Zuo X, Chen Y, Li T. Cachexia Index as a Prognostic Indicator in Patients with Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Study. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14184400. [PMID: 36139560 PMCID: PMC9497229 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14184400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The current diagnostic criteria for cancer cachexia are inconsistent, and the prognostic value of cachexia in gastric cancer (GC) is controversial. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of the cachexia index (CXI) in patients with GC. We calculated the CXI as skeletal muscle index (SMI) × serum albumin/neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and a total of 161 and 163 patients were included in the high and low CXI groups, respectively. Low CXI was significantly associated with a more advanced tumor−node−metastasis (TNM) stage, a higher level of serum C-reactive protein, serum interleukin-6, and NLR, but also a decreased level of serum prealbumin and albumin. In addition, patients in the low CXI group were more likely to have postoperative pulmonary infections (9.8% vs. 3.7%, p = 0.03). Cox proportional analyses indicated that patients with low CXI (HR 0.45, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.69; p < 0.001) or TNM stage III+IV (HR 4.38, 95% CI 2.54 to 7.55; p < 0.001) had a significantly poorer overall survival (OS). Kaplan−Meier survival curves suggested that patients with low CXI had a significantly decreased OS, which was not affected by subgroup analyses of different sex, age, cachexia, body mass index (BMI), and TNM stage. Furthermore, low CXI combined with cachexia, low BMI, or TNM stage III+IV caused the worst OS in each subgroup analysis, respectively. Our study demonstrated that CXI had a good prognostic value in GC. Greater attention should be paid to patients with low CXI, particularly those combined with cachexia, low BMI, or TNM stage III+IV.
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- Can Gong
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Sichuan Cancer Center, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610042, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Laboratory of Mitochondria and Metabolism, Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: (Y.C.); (T.L.)
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- Laboratory of Mitochondria and Metabolism, Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: (Y.C.); (T.L.)
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Wan Q, Wang Z, Zhao R, Tu T, Shen X, Shen Y, Li T, Chen Y, Song Y. CT-determined low skeletal muscle mass predicts worse overall survival of gastric cancer in patients with cachexia. Cancer Med 2022; 12:1492-1500. [PMID: 35848533 PMCID: PMC9883576 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There were controversies for the association between computed tomography (CT)-determined low skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and overall survival (OS) in gastric cancer (GC). In this study, we investigated whether cachexia could be a potential confounding variable for this issue. METHODS We retrospectively collected the patients of GC in our institution between July 2016 and January 2021. Preoperative SMM was determined by analyzing the skeletal muscle index of L3 with abdominal CT, and the cut-offs for low SMM were defined as <52.4 (men) and < 38.5 cm2 /m2 (women), respectively. Overall survival (OS) was the primary endpoint. RESULTS Of the 255 included GC patients, 117 (46%) were classified as having low SMM. Those with low SMM were associated with a higher level of circulating interleukin 6 and C reactive protein but a lower level of albumin than those of normal SMM. The univariate analysis showed that low SMM, tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage, body mass index (BMI), postoperative chemotherapy, and cachexia were significantly associated with OS, while in the multivariate analysis, only low SMM and TNM stage were significantly associated with OS. Kaplan-Meier survival curves with log-rank tests indicated that low SMM significantly predicted worse OS of GC. After grouping by cachexia, the low SMM significantly predicted worse OS in patients with cachexia instead of those without cachexia. CONCLUSIONS CT-determined low SMM predicts worse OS of GC in patients with cachexia instead of those without cachexia, and greater attention should be paid to such patients with synchronous low SMM and cachexia.
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- Qianyi Wan
- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of RadiologyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of RadiologyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Mitochondria and Metabolism, Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of day surgery centerWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Raghu VK, Sico R, Rudolph JA, Mazariegos GV, Squires J, Squires JE. Sarcopenia prevalence in pediatric intestinal transplant recipients: Implications on post-transplant outcomes. Pediatr Transplant 2022; 26:e14256. [PMID: 35187765 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia has been associated with poor surgical outcomes but has not been studied in pediatric intestinal transplantation. We aimed to determine sarcopenia prevalence in intestinal transplant recipients and the association of sarcopenia with outcomes. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional retrospective chart review of intestinal transplant recipients from 2000-present. We estimated total psoas muscle area (tPMA) at L3-L4 and L4-L5 from computed tomography scans prior to or in the immediate peri-operative period. Sarcopenia was defined by tPMA below the 5th percentile for age and sex. We built a Cox-proportional hazards model to determine the association between sarcopenia and patient and graft survival. RESULTS Of the 56 intestinal transplant recipients included, 36 (64%) were sarcopenic. Graft survival was 79% at one year and 59% at five years. Overall patient survival was 86% at one year and 76% at five years. Peri-transplant sarcopenia was associated with improved graft survival (Hazard ratio 0.42, 95% confidence interval: 0.20-0.88) but not overall survival (Hazard ratio 0.47, 95% confidence interval: 0.19-1.20). CONCLUSIONS In this first report of sarcopenia in pediatric intestinal transplant, we found a high sarcopenia prevalence without an association with worse outcomes. The potential improved graft survival in sarcopenic patients along with underlying mechanisms warrant further exploration.
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- Vikram K Raghu
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Kopczynska M, Barrett MP, Cloutier A, Farrer K, Taylor M, Burden S, Lal S. Body composition in patients with type 2 intestinal failure. Nutr Clin Pract 2021; 37:137-145. [PMID: 34270136 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Measurement of body composition is a valuable clinical tool for nutrition assessments, but there are no data on the merits of assessment modalities in type 2 intestinal failure (IF). The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of low muscle mass and quality in type 2 IF, comparing bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) and computed tomography (CT) at the third lumbar vertebra level. METHODS Patients admitted with acute severe (type 2) IF to a national UK IF center who had BIA measurement and CT scan as part of routine care within 40 days of anthropometric measurement were included in this cross-sectional study. Data were also collected on patient demographics and clinical characteristics. RESULTS Forty-four patients meeting inclusion criteria were included. Low muscle mass was detected in 37 out of 44 (84.1%) patients by CT scan and in 30 of out 44 (68.2%) by BIA. Low muscle quality was detected in 22 out of 44 (50%) patients by CT scan and in 40 out of 44 (90.1%) by BIA. Comparison of CT and BIA measurements showed a moderate correlation of muscle, Spearman ρ 0.65 (95% CI, 0.42-0.81; P < 0.001), and a strong correlation of body fat mass measurements, Spearman ρ 0.79 (95% CI, 0.62-0.89; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION This is the first study to demonstrate that low muscle mass is common in patients with type 2 IF, regardless of body composition assessment modality. A larger cohort study is required to validate the impact of low muscle mass and quality on clinical outcomes and the role of targeted interventions to improve the care of patients with type 2 IF.
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- Maja Kopczynska
- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom.,University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, United Kingdom.,University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Hollingworth TW, Oke SM, Patel H, Smith TR. Getting to grips with sarcopenia: recent advances and practical management for the gastroenterologist. Frontline Gastroenterol 2020; 12:53-61. [PMID: 33489069 PMCID: PMC7802493 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2019-101348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalised disorder of skeletal muscle strength, function and mass, that is most commonly associated with the normal ageing process. It is increasingly recognised that sarcopenia can also develop as a consequence of malabsorptive and inflammatory conditions, such as those seen by gastroenterologists and hepatologists. It affects 1%-30% of the general population, but is seen in approximately 40% of patients with gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease and cirrhosis. Within this group of patients, it is associated with increased complications and mortality. The pathogenesis of sarcopenia is multifactorial with several risk factors implicated in its development including undernutrition, physical inactivity and coexistent multimorbidity. The SARC-F questionnaire has been developed to screen for patients at risk of sarcopenia, however, this focuses on the functional consequences and will therefore not identify those patients who are early in the progression of sarcopenia. There are several different non-invasive techniques available to assess muscle quantity and quality including; grip strength, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, CT which can be used together to diagnose sarcopenia. Assessment and correction of malnutrition, particularly protein intake, in those at risk of sarcopenia is important in preventing the development and progression of sarcopenia. There are no specific drugs that are available for the treatment of sarcopenia, however, resistance exercise programmes combined with nutritional interventions show promise. It is important that this common condition is screened for and recognised, with any contributing factors addressed to reduce the risk of its progression.
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- Thomas William Hollingworth
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, Hampshire, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Mark's Hospital, Harrow, London, UK
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- Geriatrics, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, Hampshire, UK
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Meyer F, Valentini L. Disease-Related Malnutrition and Sarcopenia as Determinants of Clinical Outcome. Visc Med 2019; 35:282-291. [PMID: 31768391 PMCID: PMC6873090 DOI: 10.1159/000502867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) and sarcopenia are common complications in chronic or severe disease, with a prevalence in general patient population of 20-50% and 0.1-85.4%, respectively. In many patient populations, malnutrition and sarcopenia are present in parallel and often manifest clinically through a combination of decreased nutrient intake, inflammation, and decreased body weight, along with a decrease in muscle mass, strength, and/or physical function, resulting in a clinical condition termed malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome. SUMMARY DRM and sarcopenia are associated with increases in all-cause mortality, morbidity, length of hospital stay, and functional impairments (including disabilities and fractures) that lead to a loss of independence and higher costs. Different mortality rates are reported in malnourished patients and well-nourished patients after hospitalization, and higher mortality is the most common complication in patients with sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a predictor of cancer survival in patients with gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urothelial cancer, and is also related to worse outcomes in patients with liver failure, intestinal insufficiency, and intestinal failure. Length of hospital stay has been found to be longer in DRM and sarcopenic patients in several studies. Prolonged hospitalization due to higher complication rates is often accompanied by demographic changes, resulting in higher hospital and health insurance costs. There are more frequent readmissions by patients with sarcopenia than nonsarcopenic patients. In addition, postoperative complications, duration of hospital stay, and costs increase with advancing sarcopenia stage. A significantly higher complication rate is also reported for DRM, leading to delayed mobilization, lower values in health-related quality of life and more adverse events. DRM is independently associated with poorer clinical outcomes in intensive care unit patients. Muscle dysfunction, as reflected by a decreased handgrip strength, is a well-known consequence of DRM and a good marker of immediate postoperative complications. Most of these outcomes have potential direct or indirect effects on hospital and health care costs, both for the patient and the society at large. KEY MESSAGES Consistent and robust data show DRM and sarcopenia are clinically relevant. They are an increasing problem with relevant medical consequences as well as socioeconomic implications.
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- Neubrandenburg Institute of Evidence-Based Nutrition (NIED), Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg, Neubrandenburg (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), Germany
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