Phosphate level changes in oral cancer patients – recognizing the risk for refeeding syndrome
Restoration of nutritional balance and close follow-up of electrolyte balance in the perioperative phase are necessary to prevent RFS, especially in patients with oral cancer requiring extensive reconstructions. Special attention should be focused on elderly patients since they are prone to this unnoticeable but potentially life-threatening electrolyte disturbance.
Authors
- Arvi Keinänen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7446-6474)
- Erika Wilkman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4250-7523)
- Johanna Snäll
- Antti Mäkitie
- Suvi Silén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4703-1970)
- Emilia Haukilehto
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
- Published
- 2024-09-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-024-08972-8
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Helsingin ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri