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  • Title: Re-feeding syndrome.
    Author: Shadaba A, Paine J, Adlard R, Dilkes M.
    Journal: J Laryngol Otol; 2001 Sep; 115(9):755-6. PubMed ID: 11564312.
    Abstract:
    The effect of a therapeutically administered high calorie diet in a severely malnourished patient is discussed in this case report. In patients with advanced head and neck cancer prolonged periods of malnutrition prior to admission are frequently encountered. This case report highlights the need to constantly monitor the electrolyte and vitamin levels during the early stages of instituting enteral or parenteral nutrition. By vigilant monitoring and a high index of suspicion re-feeding syndrome or severe hypophosphataemia and its associated complications can be avoided.
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