Nutrition challenges in a patient with sinusoidal obstructive syndrome following an allogeneic stem cell transplant: a case study.
Nutrition management of patients undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) can be challenging. Fluid, macronutrient, and micronutrient needs are often altered due to a variety of therapy-associated complications and changes in metabolism. Sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) is a complication characterized by fluid retention, ascites, and painful hepatomegaly that may complicate provision of adequate nutrition to HSCT patients. The nutrition implications and interventions in a patient who developed SOS following an allogeneic matched unrelated donor (Allo/MUD) HSCT are reviewed in the case report.
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. Kristhal@BaylorHealth.edu
Kristin
K
Ringo
Louise
L
Chen
D004032:Diet; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006504:Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D044623:Nutrition Therapy; D018529:Nutritional Support; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D061349:Unrelated Donors