Journal article
Nutrition in hepatic failure and liver transplantation
Revista de gastroenterología de México, Vol.72(4), pp.365-370
10/2007
PMID: 18595325
Abstract
Chronic liver disorders predispose to complex metabolic disturbances that lead to malnutrition, which is universally present in patients with hepatic failure undergoing liver transplantation and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The nutritional status is an important factor for survival after liver transplantation. Aggressive nutritional support is essential during all phases of liver transplantation. This review article focuses on nutritional problems seen in patients with hepatic failure, with emphasis on the nutritional assessment and support of patients before and after liver transplantation.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Nutrition in hepatic failure and liver transplantation
- Creators
- Antonio J Sanchez - Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USAJaime Aranda-Michel
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Revista de gastroenterología de México, Vol.72(4), pp.365-370
- PMID
- 18595325
- ISSN
- 0375-0906
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/2007
- Academic Unit
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984094636502771
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