Cindy Neuzillet

[Sarcopenia in gastrointestinal oncology: Diagnostic criteria, clinical implications and management].

Sarcopenia is defined as a loss of muscle mass and strength. It represents a frequent and multifactorial complication in patients with gastrointestinal cancers, resulting from the combined effects of malnutrition, chronic inflammation, metabolic alterations, and reduced physical activity level. Its assessment relies on...