半固形化栄養法により難治性下痢が改善し在宅復帰できた1例

A ５２-year-old man was referred to our hospital for best supportive care of malignant brain tumor（glioblastoma）. He had intractable diarrhea due to enteral tube-feeding using liquid formula and severe peri-anal pain. He was applied to semi-solid diet with tube feeding. After two days, intractable diarrhea was stopped. State of stool was improved type ７ to type ４ or ５ by the Bristol Stool Scale. The duration of bed bound time decreased ９ hours to ２ hours in one day. He was able to discharge from hospital and receive medical care at home. Nutrition support using semi-solid diet with tube feeding might be effective for home medical care and improve the Quality of Life of patient.