Preoperative pectoralis muscle index predicts distant metastasis-free survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients: a retrospective study

Preoperative pectoralis muscle index predicts distant metastasis-free survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Thoracic muscles contribute to respiration, is a crucial indicator for assessing functional recovery following lung resection. However, there is a lack of research on the long-term prognostic value of pectoralis muscle. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent curative-intent r...

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Main Authors: Zhihui Shi, Lin Wu, Dengke Jiang, Ruiling Yang, Rui Liao, Lizhu Liu, Ruimin You, Yanli Li, Xingxiang Dong, Dafu Zhang, Jing Wang, Xuewen Zhang, Xiaobo Chen, Zhenhui Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
Subjects:
Non-small cell lung carcinoma
Pectoralis muscles
Body composition
Recurrence
Neoplasm metastasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-025-01873-0
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