Outcomes after intervention for enteral nutrition in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in multidisciplinary clinics
Timothy Fullam,
Suzanne L. Hunt,
Madison Han
et al.
Abstract:Introduction/AimsPatients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are susceptible to malnutrition, with appropriate management of nutritional interventions an active area of investigation. We sought to determine the impact of gastrostomy tube placement in ALS patients, exploring the correlation between forced vital capacity (FVC), malnutrition, and perioperative complications.MethodsA retrospective review was performed of clinically diagnosed ALS patients treated at two multidisciplinary clinics (University o… Show more
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