title: [The nutrition of the elderly surgical patient].
abstract: The key concepts regarding nutrition of elderly patients prior to surgery are outlined. The main metabolic changes that occur during surgical stress, paying special attention to the characteristics of elderly patients, are described. Lastly, the caloric-energy intake required by postoperative geriatric patients is evaluated and the methods of food intake compared to the benefits obtained are analysed.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Chirurgia Geriatrica, III Divisione Universitaria di Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi, Torino.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nano
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lanfranco
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dal Corso
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Romano
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000378:metabolism*; D004064:Digestive System / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D018529:Nutritional Support; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000378:metabolism; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative