Bioelectrical impedance analysis—derived phase angle (PhA) in lung cancer patients: a systematic review
Melania Prete,
Giada Ballarin,
Giuseppe Porciello
et al.
Abstract:Background
Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in the world. Up to 84% of diagnosed patients have malnutrition, which can negatively affect quality of life and survival and may worsen with neoadjuvant treatment. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis-Derived Phase Angle (PhA) in these patients could be a valid tool to assess the nutritional status in order to improve their condition.
Methods
This review provides an update on PhA assessment in… Show more
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