Enteral nutrition support of head and neck cancer patients. Review uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • February 1, 2007

Research

keywords

  • Deglutition Disorders
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33846630344

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1177/011542650702200168

PubMed ID

  • 17242458

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 22

issue

  • 1