In this prospective cohort study, we included patients with advanced cancer and home parenteral nutrition . We compared the effects of individual compounded bags vs. commercial multichamber bags on complications.
This study investigates the receiving exclusive enteral nutrition, the relationship between inadequacy and unfavorable outcomes, and the impact of inadequate enteral nutrition administration on the survival of patients with cancer.
This is an analysis investigating the differences in nutrition delivery and infusion statuses for patients with terminal-stage cancers.
The review is a previously published meta-analysis that showed important benefits from the perioperative use of an immunonutrition formula in adult patients with cancer undergoing an elective major surgical operation.
Eighty-six hospitalizations with a Parenteral Nutrition prescription were analyzed. Gynecological and digestive tumors were the two main tumor localization. Bowel obstruction and palliative care management were the two main reasons for hospitalization.
Assessment of the compliance with international recommendations about PN prescription in advanced cancer, identify factors associated with parenteral nutrition at near end of life and to evaluate the risk of blood stream infections
The aim was toevaluate current evidence of the effect of specialized nutritional interventions on nutritional status, survival, QoL and measures of functionality in patients with incurable cancer.
Report of a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to investigate whether probiotics can prevent cancer therapy–induced oral mucositis.
Malnutrition is associated with decreased survival in patients with advanced cancer, However, it is not known which relative roles are played by the inadequate intake of energy and/or specific substrates.
We examine the role for parenteral nutrition for nutritional support of patients with advanced cancers, emphasizing the divide between expectations and reality.