Liver Function, Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
There is an established link between sarcopenia and outcomes in oesophageal cancer. There is scant reports in the literature regarding the influences of different obesity in different compartments.
Detailed description
Oesophageal cancer rates are increasing as a result of obesity in Western society. Thr investigators are evaluating the influence of viscerala dn subcutaneous obesity on overall outcomes of the participants. In addition the investigators are evaluating if there is a correlation with Liver Function Tests and liver histopathology such as steatosis on survival in participants and post operative sequele.
Interventions
OTHERObservation of different types of obesity and liver pathology in patients undergoing and oesophagectomy
Patinets undergoing surgery
Sponsors
St. James's Hospital, Ireland
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Those undergoing oesophagectomy
Exclusion criteria
* patients who only had chemotherapy/chemoradiotherapy without surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall Survival | 1 year |
| Disease free survival | 1 year |
Countries
Ireland
Contacts
Primary ContactNoel E Donlon
Outcome results
None listed