Prognostic utility of the geriatric nutritional risk index for head and neck cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Yao Te Tsai, Liang Tseng Kuo, Yun Ting Wang, Andrea De Vito, Sheng Po Hao, Ku Hao Fang, Yi Chan Lee, Kuan Yin Chen, Chia Hsuan Lai, Yuan Hsiung Tsai, Ethan I. Huang, Ming Shao Tsai, Cheng Ming Hsu, Geng He Chang, Chih Wei Luan*

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Abstract

We conducted a systematic review of the literature to assess the potential prognostic utility of geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) for head and neck cancer (HNC). We selected studies and extracted data after searching the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed databases. The associations between GNRI and survival outcomes were explored by calculating hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) through a random-effects meta-analysis. We included 11 studies that involved 2887 patients with HNC. The combined HR demonstrated significant associations of low GNRI with unfavorable progression-free survival (HR = 1.87, 95% CI = 1.32–2.65, p < 0.001) and overall survival (HR = 3.04, 95% CI = 2.30–4.03, p < 0.001). The association between the GNRI and overall survival persisted across various subgroups. The GNRI could serve as a valuable prognostic biomarker for patients with HNC. Low GNRI scores are significantly associated with unfavorable survival outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2086-2097
Number of pages12
JournalHead and Neck
Volume46
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 08 2024

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Keywords

  • geriatric nutritional risk index
  • head and neck cancer
  • meta-analysis
  • prognosis
  • systematic review
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms/mortality
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Humans
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Geriatric Assessment/methods
  • Aged
  • Nutritional Status

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