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Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 11/2019

01-10-2019 | Metastasis | Hepatobiliary Tumors

Fibrinogen–Albumin Ratio Index (FARI): A More Promising Inflammation-Based Prognostic Marker for Patients Undergoing Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Authors: Yan-Yan Wang, MD, Zhen-Zhen Liu, MD, Da Xu, MD, Ming Liu, MD, Kun Wang, MD, Bao-Cai Xing, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 11/2019

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Abstract

Background

Systemic inflammation response is involved in the development and progression of cancers. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of a preoperative Fibrinogen–Albumin Ratio Index (FARI) in patients undergoing hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) and compare it with established systemic inflammation markers, including the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio, lymphocyte–monocyte ratio, platelet–lymphocyte ratio, and systemic immune–inflammation index.

Methods

Patients who underwent hepatectomy for CRLM between November 2002 and December 2016 were considered for inclusion. Time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to evaluate the ability of markers in predicting survival. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors for overall survival (OS) or disease-free survival (DFS).

Results

A total of 452 consecutive patients were enrolled. The areas under the ROC curve of the FARI in predicting OS and DFS were superior to other inflammatory markers and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). The optimal cut-off value of the FARI was 7.6%. Patients with a high FARI (> 7.6%) showed significantly decreased OS and DFS (all p < 0.001). In multivariable analysis, the FARI was the only inflammatory marker that independently predicted OS and DFS. Additionally, regardless of patients having a high or low CEA, the FARI further stratified these patients into subgroups with significantly distinct OS and DFS (all p < 0.05). The FARI also showed good clinical utility in patients with different clinical characteristics.

Conclusions

A preoperative FARI is an independent predictor of OS and DFS for patients undergoing hepatectomy for CRLM, superior to the established systemic inflammation markers and CEA.
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Metadata
Title
Fibrinogen–Albumin Ratio Index (FARI): A More Promising Inflammation-Based Prognostic Marker for Patients Undergoing Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Authors
Yan-Yan Wang, MD
Zhen-Zhen Liu, MD
Da Xu, MD
Ming Liu, MD
Kun Wang, MD
Bao-Cai Xing, MD
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Keyword
Metastasis
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-019-07586-3

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