Nutrition in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Overview

Journal Semin Plast Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2012 May 3

PMID 22550454

Citations 4

Authors

Prashanth Varkey

Wen-Ruay Tang

Ngian Chye Tan

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Abstract

Anorexia and cachexia frequently complicate the late stages of malignancy and can be a prominent feature of early disease. The resulting weight loss significantly affects the morbidity and mortality of the cancer patient. A fundamental understanding of nutrition and the pathophysiology of cancer cachexia will aid in diligent treatment decisions to achieve optimal results. The pathophysiology of cancer cachexia is discussed, together with methods of nutritional assessment, nutritional requirements, and postoperative nutritional support. The advantages and disadvantages of the various modes of parenteral and enteral feeding are presented, together with information about enteral feeding in the home.

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