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[The nutrition of the elderly surgical patient]
M Nano1, G Lanfranco, H Dal Corso
1Cattedra di Chirurgia Geriatrica, III Divisione Universitaria di Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi, Torino.
Minerva Chirurgica
|May 7, 1999
Abstract:
The key concepts regarding nutrition of elderly patients prior to surgery are outlined. The main metabolic changes that occur during surgical stress, paying special attention to the characteristics of elderly patients, are described. Lastly, the caloric-energy intake required by postoperative geriatric patients is evaluated and the methods of food intake compared to the benefits obtained are analysed.