… The remaining 2 studies utilized other statistical measures to determine their cutoff values;
one determined the cutoff value using a Mann-Whitney U test and the other by adjusting the …

Sarcopenia measured through body composition analysis is emerging as an important
prognosticator among various malignancies, including oesophageal cancer. Skeletal muscle …

It has been over 10 years since the relationship between sarcopenia and lung cancer was
first explored. Since then, sarcopenia research has progressed substantially, and the …

Purpose Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) offers
a novel bariatric procedure with few comparative studies evaluating patient selection or …

Background and objective Non-Contrast Computer Tomography (NCCT) and CT angiography
(CTA) are the most used and widely acceptable imaging modalities in clinical practice for …

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a well-established potential
consequence of bariatric surgery and can require revisional surgery. Our understanding of the …

Background Sarcopenia is a predictor of survival in patients with esophageal cancer. The
objective of this research was to obtain insight into how changes in sarcopenia influence …

Background Changes in clinical care for appendicitis have impacted healthcare use
associated with treatment. We evaluated national trends and assessed factors associated with …

Background Revisional bariatric surgery in an option for patients who experience weight
regain or inadequate weight loss after primary elective bariatric procedures. However, there is …

Background Fundoplication and medical management are current mainstays for management
of Barrett’s esophagus (BE), however our understanding of differences in outcomes …