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Nutritional Status Assessment in Cirrhotic Patients after Protein Supplementation
Joint Authors
Roongpisuthipong, Chulaporn
Klangjareonchai, Theerawut
Soponsaritsuk, Arpussanee
Putadechakum, Supanee
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Protein supplementation has been shown to be effective for the treatment of malnourished patients with liver cirrhosis.
The parameters used to assess nutritional improvement in cirrhotic patients for such treatment are important.
Objective.
To evaluate the parameters for assessment of nutritional status in patients with liver cirrhosis after protein supplementation.
Material and Method.
A cross-sectional, prospective clinical trial with 22 cirrhotic patients was performed.
Data from anthropometry, bioelectrical impedance, subjective global assessment (SGA), and visceral protein were gathered and analyzed to assess nutritional improvement after protein supplementation.
Results.
Twenty-two cirrhotic patients (mean age 52.9±12.8 years; 54.5% male; 63.6% alcoholic cirrhosis; 63.6% Child-Pugh C) were recruited.
After protein supplementation, a significant improvement was demonstrated in the SGA class A from 10 patients (45.5%) to 16 (72.7%) and 18 (81.8%) at the 4th and 8th weeks, respectively.
Body weight, body mass index, and lean muscle mass were significantly increased from baseline at the 8th week.
No significant change in other nutritional parameters was observed.
Conclusions.
The SGA and lean muscle mass were significant parameters in order to assess nutritional status in cirrhotic patients after protein supplementation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Putadechakum, Supanee& Klangjareonchai, Theerawut& Soponsaritsuk, Arpussanee& Roongpisuthipong, Chulaporn. 2012. Nutritional Status Assessment in Cirrhotic Patients after Protein Supplementation. ISRN Gastroenterology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Putadechakum, Supanee…[et al.]. Nutritional Status Assessment in Cirrhotic Patients after Protein Supplementation. ISRN Gastroenterology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Putadechakum, Supanee& Klangjareonchai, Theerawut& Soponsaritsuk, Arpussanee& Roongpisuthipong, Chulaporn. Nutritional Status Assessment in Cirrhotic Patients after Protein Supplementation. ISRN Gastroenterology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490815
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490815