Revisão Revisado por pares

A review of nutritional problems and the cystic fibrosis lung transplant patient

2002; Wiley; Volume: 6; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1034/j.1399-3046.2002.00169.x

ISSN

1399-3046

Autores

Amrita Dosanjh,

Tópico(s)

Tracheal and airway disorders

Resumo

Abstract: Lung transplantation is an option for some cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. CF is associated with a variety of non‐pulmonary problems, which should be managed before and after tansplantation. This commentary discusses some of the nutritional issues affecting CF patients. Theses issues include: the need for nutritional supplements; gastrostomy tube placement; osteoporosis and disabetes.

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