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ArticleNutrition journal2025

Correlation of nutritional support and immunonutritional indicators with prognosis and survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.

Hujian Hong, Yijiang He, Weiting Huang, Yan Li, Yongyan Shen, Deyu Sun, Yanli Qu

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Hujian Hong *Department of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China.
Yijiang He *Department of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China.
Weiting HuangDepartment of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China.
Yan LiDepartment of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China.
Yongyan ShenDepartment of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China.
Deyu SunDepartment of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China. 91111@126.com.
Yanli QuDepartment of Radiotherapy, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, 110042, Shenyang, China. quyanli2024@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7533-6815

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Shenyang Science and Technology Program for Public Health Research and Development 22-321-33-52
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aimsEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is commonly associated with high rates of malnutrition, adversely affecting patient outcomes. This study aims to assess the impact of nutritional support combined with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) on survival and prognosis in ESCC patients, utilizing prognostic models based on five key immunonutritional indicators.

methodsIn this retrospective study, we reviewed the medical records of 200 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients who were treated between January 2017 and June 2022. Patients were categorized into two groups based on their treatment records: one group received nutritional support in addition to standard CCRT, and the other received only CCRT. We retrospectively analyzed survival outcomes using Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank tests, and identified independent prognostic factors through Cox proportional hazards models. The study further assessed five specific immunonutritional indicators to develop and validate predictive nomogram models. The effectiveness of these models was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to determine their predictive accuracy for patient outcomes.

resultsNutritional support improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to the non-nutritional group. Patients in the nutritional group showed better biochemical markers and quality of life with fewer treatment-related complications. The nomogram models based on the immunonutritional indicators demonstrated strong predictive accuracy for both OS and PFS, with LMY and PAR showing the highest prognostic power.

conclusionsIntegrating nutritional support into the treatment plan for ESCC patients undergoing CCRT enhances may enhance treatment tolerance, reduce toxicity, and indirectly contribute to improved survival rates, quality of life, and fewer complications. The five immunonutritional indicators provide robust predictive capabilities for patient outcomes, supporting the use of personalized nutritional interventions and nomogram models in clinical practice.

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ChemoradiotherapyEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaNutritional SupportAgedFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedNomogramsNutritional StatusPrognosisQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesConcurrent chemoradiotherapyEsophageal squamous cell carcinomaNomogram modelsNutritional supportOverall survivalPrognostic nutritional index

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