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Does Human Papillomavirus Infection Influence the Frequency and Severity of Nutritional Disorders in Head and Neck Cancer?

Marcin MazurekRadosław MlakAgata KotMansur Rahnama-HezavahTeresa Małecka-Massalska
Published in: Nutrients (2022)
The data available in the discussed papers indicate, among other things, that HPV-positive patients may be at higher risk of malnutrition, critical weight loss, and necessity for gastrostomy after radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy (C-RT). It should be highlighted that despite some studies demonstrating positive results, currently available data regarding the influence of HPV infection on the occurrence and severity of nutritional disorders in HNC remain limited and inconclusive, and thus further research on this issue is warranted.
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