Case report on nutrition management in liver transplant

Abstract

Liver transplantation or hepatic transplantation is a procedure of replacing diseased liver with a healthy liver. It needs cautious post-operative care including nutritional intervention. We present a 65 year old patient underwent a liver transplant due to acute liver failure. The patient’s diet history revealed a daily intake of carbohydrates and fats but inadequate protein intake. The patient’s nutritional interventions were analyzed and evaluated through hospital recalls and proper follow up visits. In studies, hospital recall on 7 day of post-surgery showed a great improvement in calorie and protein intake. The discharge diet plan included a well-balanced diet with protein, carbohydrates and fat intake to ensure nutritional care for the patient’s recovery. Nutritional intervention plays a vital role in post-operative care of liver transplant patients. This case study signifies the importance of personalized dietary intervention to resolve PEM, improve nutritional intake while supporting successful surgical outcome and recovery .