OUTCOME AFTER PREOPERATIVE IMMUNONUTRITION IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA PATIENTS
Aeberhard, C.; Mayer, C.; Meyer, S.; Müller, S.; Schütz, P.; Stanga, Z.; Giger, R. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2017 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction: Perioperative disease-related malnutrition results in compromised wound healing, reduced immunologic functions, increased susceptibility to infections and decreased tolerance to further treatment, leading to a prolonged hospital stay and a poorer prognosis. Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are specifically at risk for nutritional deficiencies. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative immunonutrition (IN) on postoperative short-term outcomes in patients with HNSCC undergoing elective oncologic surgery. Methods: Single centre before and af…
