A prospective study comparing prophylactic gastrostomy to nutritional counselling with a therapeutic feeding tube if required in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy in Thai real-world practice.

Pramyothin, P

A prospective study comparing prophylactic gastrostomy to nutritional counselling with a therapeutic feeding tube if required in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy in Thai real-world practice. [electronic resource] - Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association 12 2016 - 768-776 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1365-277X

10.1111/jhn.12377 doi


Adult
Aged
Chemoradiotherapy--adverse effects
Counseling--methods
Female
Gastrostomy--methods
Head and Neck Neoplasms--therapy
Humans
Intubation, Gastrointestinal--methods
Male
Malnutrition--etiology
Middle Aged
Nutrition Therapy--methods
Prophylactic Surgical Procedures--methods
Prospective Studies
Thailand
Weight Loss