Changes in hepatic volume and body composition following a two-week very low-calorie diet (VLCD) prior to a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
An enlarged fatty liver makes laparoscopic surgery of the upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) more technically challenging. A 35-year-old female was referred to the dietitian for a preoperative very low-calorie diet (VLCD) to assist in decreasing hepatic volume and visceral adiposity. This case study...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2024-11-01
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| Series: | The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16070658.2024.2435699 |
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