ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2023
Nutritional status and post-operative complications in patients undergoing surgery for advanced pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer.
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- Addressing Malnutrition in Australian Hospitals: A Scoping Review to Inform Systems Thinking.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predicts Treatment Intolerance and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer.Head & neck · 2026Article
- Implementing an evidence-based model of pre-operative nutrition care in patients undergoing oral cavity reconstruction surgery for head and neck cancer: a feasibility study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Malnutrition predicts severe complications but not survival in laryngeal cancer surgery: a propensity-matched analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Incidence, severity, and risk factors of early postoperative complications in laryngectomy patients: a retrospective analysis.Discover oncology · 2025Article
- Development and validation of an interpretable shap-based machine learning model for predicting postoperative complications in laryngeal cancer.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Nutritional Status and Outcomes Following Open Laryngeal Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer: A NSQIP Database Study.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2025Article
- Prognostic value of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and malnutrition status on postoperative complications in patients following laryngectomy with neck dissection.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Prehabilitation in Adults Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Comprehensive Review on Rationale, Methodology, and Measures of Effectiveness.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Review
- Impact of nutrition on skin wound healing and aesthetic outcomes: A comprehensive narrative review.JPRAS open · 2024Review
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Abstract
purposeMalnutrition is an important prognostic indicator of post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer, however, limited studies utilize validated nutrition assessment tools to accurately assess risk. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status on post-operative complications and length of stay for patients undergoing either a laryngectomy, pharyngectomy or pharyngolaryngectomy for head and neck cancer.
methodsPatients with head and neck cancer undergoing a laryngectomy, pharyngectomy or pharyngolaryngectomy at a tertiary hospital in Australia were eligible for this retrospective cohort study (n = 40). Nutritional status was assessed by the dietitian on admission using the validated Subjective Global Assessment tool. Clinical outcomes were collected via retrospective chart review and included length of stay and post-operative complications.
resultsPre-operative malnutrition incidence was 40%. Malnourished patients had higher incidences of any type of complication (57% vs 44%, p = 0.013) and pressure injury (86% vs 14%, p = 0.011) compared to well-nourished patients. Well-nourished patients had a clinically important shorter median length of stay compared to malnourished patients (17.5 vs 20 days).
conclusionEarly identification and management of malnutrition is essential to minimize risk of post-operative complications and reduce length of stay and should be considered a key component of prehabilitation programs.
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