Body composition analysis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

• DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2815-3
• Publication Date: 2013-11-21T08:45:56Z
• Authors: Teresa Malecka-Ma...; Agata Smolen; Kamal Morshed
• Keywords: Adult; Male; 0303 health sciences; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck; Middle Aged; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; Otorhinolaryngology; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Body Composition; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Electric Impedance; Humans; Head and Neck; Aged; Retrospective Studies

Direct bioimpedance measures [resistance, reactance, phase angle] determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) detect changes in tissue electrical properties. Bioelectrical vector (BIVA) technique is a promising tool, using the pure data obtained BIA evaluation for screening and monitoring of nutrition hydration status. BIVA has potential to be used as routine method clinical setting assessment management body fluids. The study was conducted evaluate soft mass through pattern plots height, normalized resistance, reactance measurements bioelectric patients with head neck cancer. Whole were made ImpediMed 134 adult, white, male subjects 22-87 years old: 67 cancer (H&NC) healthy volunteers matched sex, age BMI control group. All previously untreated without active nutritional interventions. Mean vectors H&NC group versus characterized an increased resistance component reduced (separate 95% confidence limits, P < 0.05). may offer objective improve decision-making predict outcomes. In reduce post-operational complications trajectory support therapy planning individual before surgery.