Table 1. Patient demographics.
| Training cohort | Validation cohort | Patient cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 6 | 12 | 39 |
| Sex (male), n (%) | 6 (100) | 10 (83.3) | 39 (100) |
| Age at surgery, mean (range) | 58.2 (49–63) | 60.2 (55–69) | 64 (48–81) |
| Diagnosis | EAC | EAC | EAC |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean (range) | 30.3 (25.4–39) | 30 (22–39) | 26 (19–39) |
| WC (cm), mean (range) | 107.3 (98–130) | 103.8 (81–130) | 95.5 (77–130) |
| VFA (cm2), mean (range) | 209.9 (120.9–297.6) | 206 (42.5–383.8) | 154 (13–384) |
| Metabolic syndrome, n (%) | 2 (33.3) | 7 (58.3) | 13 (33.3) |
| Neoadjuvant therapy, n (%) | 3 (50) | 6 (50) | 16 (41) |
BMI, body mass index; VFA, visceral fat area; WC, waist circumference.