Table 2 Sarcopenia endpoints (n = 61)
Variable | Before induction therapy (baseline) | Before RC(I)T | Before surgery | Change between baseline and surgery (p-value*) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Skeletal muscle surface (cm2) | 160.1 (72.8, 211.4) | 144.9 (66.5, 198.0) | 144.4 (61.4, 187.0) | −14.6 (p < 0.0001) |
Total adipose tissue (cm2) | 294.9 (24.1, 823.6) | 292.4 (29.9, 841.1) | 285.7 (64.1, 756.6) | −10.7 (p = 0.041) |
L3 skeletal muscle index (cm2/ m2) | 52.2 (26.7, 75.8) | 47.3 (24.4, 66.9) | 46.5 (22.6, 67.1) | −5.0 (p < 0.0001) |
Sarcopenia | 29.5% | 49.2% | 63.9% | + 34.4% (p < 0.0001) |