Correction: Recognizing Patients with Normal Skeletal Muscle Mass at Increased Risk for Poor Survival in Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Validation Study

By
Ryota Matsui
Kazuyoshi Yamamoto
Yoshiro Yukawa
Masayoshi Terayama
Yukinori Kurokawa
Daisuke Ichikawa
Yoshitomo Yanagimoto
Takashi Oshima
Souya Nunobe
Takashi Kamei
Hiroya Takeuchi
Yoshihiro Nabeya
Masaki Kaibori
Naoki Hiki
Hidetoshi Eguchi
Yuichiro Doki
August 21, 2026

Gastric Cancer

Overview

This correction addresses the institutional affiliation errors for authors Hidetoshi Eguchi and Yuichiro Doki. The correct affiliation is the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery at The University of Osaka’s Graduate School of Medicine.

Background

Reduced skeletal muscle mass is associated with poor outcomes in gastric cancer patients, particularly following gastrectomy.

Data Highlights

No numerical or trial data is presented in the correction article.

Key Findings

The correction clarifies the correct institutional affiliation for two authors.
Reduced skeletal muscle mass is linked to unfavorable postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer.
Identification of patients with normal muscle mass but at risk for poor survival is crucial.
Standardized nutrition and muscle assessment are emphasized in recent guidelines for gastrointestinal oncology.
Recent evidence links body composition with outcomes in gastric cancer.

Clinical Implications

Accurate author affiliations are essential for the integrity of scientific literature.

Conclusion

This correction serves to ensure proper attribution of authorship.

Correction: Recognizing Patients with Normal Skeletal Muscle Mass at Increased Risk for Poor Survival in Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Validation Study