Publications by authors named "Benoit Pacquelet"
Eur Radiol
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Obesity negatively impacts surgical and oncological outcomes in colorectal cancer patients, with fat distribution and composition being key factors.
- Evaluation of fat measurements via CT scans revealed a high intermuscular/subcutaneous fat ratio correlates with worse survival and increased complications post-surgery.
- A low subcutaneous/visceral fat ratio was linked to a higher incidence of local postoperative issues, highlighting the importance of fat distribution in managing rectal cancer outcomes.
