Abstract
This report describes our experience in the use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) as a method of nutritional assessment in a cancer patient with ascites. The BIA was an unreliable measure of body composition in this setting.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-343 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Supportive Care in Cancer |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Advanced cancer
- Ascites
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
- Nutritional assessment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology