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Brief Title: Obesity and Liver Function in Oesophageal Cancer
Official Title: Elucidating the Role of Obesity, Liver Function and Pathology With Overall Outcomes in Oesophageal Cancer
Study ID: NCT04152044
Brief Summary: There is an established link between sarcopenia and outcomes in oesophageal cancer. There is scant reports in the literature regarding the influences of different obesity in different compartments.
Detailed Description: Oesophageal cancer rates are increasing as a result of obesity in Western society. Thr investigators are evaluating the influence of viscerala dn subcutaneous obesity on overall outcomes of the participants. In addition the investigators are evaluating if there is a correlation with Liver Function Tests and liver histopathology such as steatosis on survival in participants and post operative sequele.
Minimum Age:
Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
St. James's Hospital, Dublin, IE, Ireland