Enteral nutrition support of head and neck cancer patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Raykher, A.; Russo, L.; Schattner, M.; Schwartz, L.; Scott, B.; Shike, M. |
| Article Title: | Enteral nutrition support of head and neck cancer patients |
| Abstract: | Patients with head and neck cancer are at high risk for malnutrition due to dysphagia from the tumor and treatment. Despite difficulty with oral intake, these patients usually have a normal stomach and lower gastrointestinal tract. Enteral nutrition support via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) administered in the home by the patient helps to prevent weight loss, dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, treatment interruptions, and hospitalizations. It also improves quality of life. Successful management of these patients requires orderly care and follow-up by a multidisciplinary nutrition team. Copyright © 2007 American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; review; percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; cancer patient; follow up; nutritional status; quality of life; dehydration; weight reduction; high risk patient; dysphagia; hospitalization; head and neck cancer; head and neck neoplasms; malnutrition; home care; deglutition disorders; enteral nutrition; enteric feeding; nutritional requirements; nutritional deficiency; nutritional support |
| Journal Title: | Nutrition in Clinical Practice |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0884-5336 |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications |
| Date Published: | 2007-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 68 |
| End Page: | 73 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/011542650702200168 |
| PUBMED: | 17242458 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 23" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: NCPRE" - "Source: Scopus" |
Altmetric
Citation Impact
BMJ Impact Analytics
Related MSK Work