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The Association Between Computed Tomography–Defined Sarcopenia and Outcomes in Adult Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy of Curative Intent for Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Vol. 120Issue 8p1330–1347.e8Published in issue: August, 2020
- Merran Findlay
- Kathryn White
- Michelle Lai
- Dan Luo
- Judith D. Bauer
Cited in Scopus: 29
Computed tomography (CT)-defined sarcopenia is a demonstrated poor prognostic factor in patients with cancer; however, its influence on outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) has not been established.
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Comparison of Nutritional and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy Utilizing Prophylactic versus Reactive Nutrition Support Approaches
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Vol. 118Issue 4p627–636Published online: December 13, 2016
- Teresa E. Brown
- Merrilyn D. Banks
- Brett G.M. Hughes
- Charles Y. Lin
- Lizbeth M. Kenny
- Judith D. Bauer
Cited in Scopus: 27
The optimal method of tube feeding for patients with head and neck cancer remains unclear. A validated protocol is available that identifies high-nutritional-risk patients who would benefit from prophylactic gastrostomy tube placement. Adherence to this protocol is ultimately determined by clinical team discretion or patient decision.