[Nutritional support and total laryngectomy].
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J F Gillette
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[Improvement of the postoperative period in surgery for tumors of the mouth floor by parenteral nutrition].
Since August 1977 total parenteral nutrition is part of post operative care for pull through operations for growth of floor of the mouth. The first 14 patients under total parenteral nutrition (from August 1977 until April 1980) are compared with the previous 14 patients. The length of the post operative period had slightly diminished but without statistical significance. On the other hand there is a significant difference for alimentary autonomy on discharge and number of complications (p less than 0.05). Our good handling of total parenteral nutrition has not replaced some complications by others.
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Deep brachial vein catheterization for total parenteral nutrition--an alternate approach: review of 154 cases.
The relative safety of silicon rubber catheters allows us to use deep brachial vein catheterization when other vascular accesses are hazardous or impossible. The vein is isolated from nerve and artery after a small incision is made across the inner edge of the brachial biceps. From January 1980 until April 1982, 154 catheters were inserted and remained in place from 14-167 days. In four instances the catheter had to be replaced because the tip was not in the superior vena cava. Twice bleeding had to be controlled with an occlusive bandage. We had no incidence of clinical thrombosis. The surgical access to the deep brachial vein provides a simple and safe method for difficult and even long-term vascular access.
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