Preoperative Sarcopenia Predicts Major Postoperative Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis.
BACKGROUND Sarcopenia, defined as loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, is associated with adverse outcomes in major surgery. However, its prevalence and impact on outcomes in chronic pancreatitis (CP) patients undergoing pancreatic surgeries remain unknown. METHODS Retrospective analysis of adult CP patients un...