Andriana Petrova Dietitian
Publications
I have many scientific publications and every year I participate in dietetic conferences in the UK and Europe. Here you can review my authored publications to date.
Prostate Cancer Chapter
Manual of Dietetic Practice 7th Edition
Gastrostomy Tube Management in Head and Neck Cancer
Complete Nutrition, April 2023
In this article I discuss the role of the dietitian in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Here we focus on enteral tube feeding and my role as a specialist dietitian.
BGCS Prehabilitation Guidelines
British Gynaecology Cancer Society
In this guideline, we cover how to prepare for gynecological cancer treatments, including the role of nutrition. Publication is expected in 2025.
Incurable Oesophageal Cancer – The impact of artificial enteral nutrition compared to stent on clinical outcomes
Complete Nutrition, Dec 2022
In this article, I look at some of the eating problems that people with esophageal cancer face and what the treatment options are.
The use of Hyoscine (Buscopan) to manage a high-output stoma: A case report.
Intestinal Failure, 2024
A scientific publication looking at a medical case where nutrition along with an innovative drug helped a patient with a stoma
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, vol 48, 2022
In this abstract, I describe the feasibility and effectiveness of hospital services aimed at helping people prepare for surgery.
The role of a dietitian as part of a multimodal hospital based oncology prehabilitation service abstract
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, vol 48, 2022
Here I focus on the role of the dietitian and nutritional status in the preparation for surgery and share my experience in this area.
Prevalence of malnutrition and effectiveness of dietetic input in UGI CA – a service review abstract
Journal of Human Nutrition, Vol 34, 2021
In this abstract, I describe the need for a dietitian in people diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Through an analysis of my practice, I demonstrate how the right changes in nutrition can have a positive effect.
The impact of dietetic input in gastrointestinal cancer patients
Complete Nutrition, Nov 2020
In this article, I detail the benefits of dietetic support in this population. Here I review my services and how they have impacted my patients.