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Semin Plast Surg 2010; 24(3): 325-330
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1263074
© Thieme Medical Publishers

Nutrition in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Prashanth Varkey1 , Wen-Ruay Tang2 , Ngian Chye Tan3
  • 1Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  • 2Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Yanchau, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • 3Division of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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20. August 2010 (online)

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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.

KEYWORDS

Cachexia - malnutrition - nutritional support - percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

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Prashanth VarkeyM.Ch. 

Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur

Kerala, India 680005

eMail: drpvarkey@gmail.com