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The potential use of a ketogenic diet in pancreatobiliary cancer patients after pancreatectomy

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Nutrition
Author
Ok et al.
Used Parameters : BW, SMM, BFM, BCM

Publication Year : 2018

Country : Korea

Journal : ANTICANCER RESEARCH

Background/Aim: High-carbohydrate diets are generally provided to post-pancreatectomy cancer patients. Low energy density of this diet may obstruct proper energy intake and recovery. This study aimed to assess the effects of high-fat, high-energy ketogenic diet (KD) in these patients. Patients and Methods: After pancreatectomy, 9 patients were provided with general diet (GD) while 10 were served KD. Meal compliance, energy intake rate, meal satisfaction and presence of complications were monitored throughout hospital stay. Data on …
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