Enteral nutrition in maxillo-facial surgery.
Authors report their experience in enteral nutrition (E.N.) on maxillo-facial surgery. From 1987 to 1989, 24 patients were subjected to enteral alimentation in the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of the 2nd School of Medicine of "Federico II" University of Naples (Italy). 50% of patients suffered from head and neck tumours, and 50% suffered from traumatic lesions. Before treatment, patients' nutritional conditions were evaluated by anamnesis, azotic balance, hydroelectrolytic balance, anthropometric, bioumoral, and immunologic parameters. Basal energy expenditure was calculated through Harris-Benedict formula. Patients were checked every week, and E.N. allowed a rapid and adequate caloric increase.
Califano
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Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, 2nd School of Medicine and Surgery Federico II, University of Naples, Italie.
Zupi
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Giardino
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C
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D001835:Body Weight; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000503:physiopathology; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000032:analysis; D012885:Skinfold Thickness; D014168:Transferrin / Q000032:analysis
D001798:Blood Proteins; D012709:Serum Albumin; D014168:Transferrin