RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Hoyle, Brian
T1 New Insights in Nutrition in the Transplant Setting
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 15
IS 3
SP 25
OP 26
DO 10.1177/1559897715578633
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/3/25.abstract
AB A compromised nutritional status influences outcomes and complications before and after transplantation, including survival. Although there is increasing understanding of the influence of changes in energy requirements and body composition among other factors on outcomes, the optimal nutrition strategies have not been defined. Enteral and parenteral nutrition play a role, but other strategies must be identified through future research.