Role of enteral hyperalimentation in patients of carcinoma oesophagus.

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1993-08-01
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The nutritional status of 24 patients of carcinoma oesophagus was assessed before and after central hyperalimentation with a liquid blenderized diet containing 3000-3500 cal and 100-120 g protein. The overall prevalence of malnutrition was found to be 70.8 per cent before the initiation of therapy. Of the various parameters used for assessment of nutritional status weight loss was the most common finding (91.6%) followed by alteration in midarm circumference, haemoglobin, triceps skin fold thickness, midarm muscle circumference and serum albumin. Enteral hyperalimentation for 10 days improved nutritional status by inducing significant gain in body weight (74.1%), triceps skin fold thickness (50%), midarm circumference (58%), midarm muscle circumference (62.5%) and serum albumin levels (91.6%). There was no significant change in haemoglobin levels.
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Parshad R, Misra MC, Joshi YK, Kapur BM. Role of enteral hyperalimentation in patients of carcinoma oesophagus. Indian Journal of Medical Research. 1993 Aug; 98(): 165-9
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