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Comparison of hospital stay and mortality between sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia patients
| Sarcopenia (n=47) | No sarcopenia (n=49) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay | 12.1±13.1 | 9.7±11.1 | 0.50 |
| Postoperative mortality | |||
| 30 days | 2 (4.3 %) | 0 | 0.24 |
| 90 days | 4 (8.5 %) | 1 (2.0 %) | 0.20 |
| 1 year | 11 (23.4 %) | 6 (12.2 %) | 0.15 |
| 3 year | 18 (38.3 %) | 14 (28.6 %) | 0.31 |
| 5 year | 21 (44.7 %) | 15 (30.6 %) | 0.16 |
| Survival (month); median | 38.5 | 69.1 | 0.32 |
