Evaluating the role of BMI in survival and complications in older esophageal squamous cell carcinoma following esophagectomy

Oncology Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kexun Li, Simiao Lu, Changding Li, Jie Mao, Huan Zhang, Kangning Wang, G. Liu, Yongtao Han, Lin Peng, Xuefeng Leng
DOI: 10.3389/or.2026.1757530
Cited by: 1
References: 26

Abstract

Background To evaluate the impact of Body Mass Index (BMI) on survival and postoperative complications in older patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) following esophagectomy, we designed this study. Materials and methods We retrospectively analyzed 469 patients aged ≥70 years with thoracic ESCC who underwent esophagectomy at Sichuan Cancer Hospital (May 2016–August 2021). Patients were grouped by WHO BMI categories: underweight (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Cancer Risks and Factors

Publication details

Journal / source
Oncology Reviews
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
20
Pages
1757530–1757530
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN