Abstract B19: Malnutrition evaluation in head and neck cancer patients: Practice patterns among otolaryngologists and radiation oncologists

Purpose: 1. To understand practice patterns among head and neck surgeons and radiation oncologists in the assessment and management of malnutrition in head and neck cancer patients. 2. To identify barriers that prevent the identification of and intervention upon malnutrition. Background: Among patients who undergo surgery for head and neck cancer, there is a strong association between severe malnutrition and increased postoperative...