Basal Energy Expenditure measured by indirect calorimetry in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
Background: Determination of Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) is essential for planning nutritional therapy in patients with esophageal cancer. Aims: The objective of this study was to determine BEE through indirect calorimetry (IC) in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (SCC). Meth...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Arán Ediciones, S. L.
2013-02-01
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Series: | Nutrición Hospitalaria |
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Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112013000100019&lng=en&tlng=en |