Management of Malnutrition in Esophageal Cancer Patients
The prevalence of malnutrition in patients with esophageal cancer is estimated to be as high as 78.9%. Malnutrition in esophageal cancer is significantly correlated with an increased risk of treatment toxicity and postoperative complications. It is therefore important to maintain an optimal nutritio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Cancer Research and Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2311300616300192 |