Parenteral nutrition in oncology

作者:Laviano Alessandro*; Kelecic Dina Ljubas; Rossi Fanelli Filippo
来源:EJHP Practice, 2010, 16(3): 50-52.

摘要

Parenteral nutrition has had limited indications in oncology, since most clinical trials have been unable to demonstrate benefits such as improvements in survival rates or quality of life. However, an increased understanding of the pathogenesis of cancer cachexia suggests a new paradigm for its use in cancer patients.

  • 出版日期2010