Preoperative Muscle Strength Is a Predictor of Outcomes After Esophagectomy.

Background: Sarcopenia, loss of muscle mass and strength, has been associated with more frequent complications after esophagectomy. This study compared hand-grip strength, muscle mass, and intramuscular adipose tissue as predictors of postoperative outcomes and mortality after esophagectomy.

Methods: Minimally invasive esophagectomy was performed on 175 patients with esophageal cancer.