The Role of Total Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Role of Total Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is often associated with malnutrition and an inability to tolerate enteral feeding. Although total parenteral nutrition (TPN) can be lifesaving for patients with no other means of nutritional support, its use in the management of PC patients remains controversial. Ther...

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Main Authors: Xing-Yi Sarah Ong, Rehena Sultana, Joey Wee-Shan Tan, Qiu Xuan Tan, Jolene Si Min Wong, Claramae Shulyn Chia, Chin-Ann Johnny Ong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
total parenteral nutrition
peritoneal carcinomatosis
peritoneal metastases
peritoneal disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/16/4156

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