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Effect of early full‐calorie nutrition support following esophagectomy: a randomized controlled trial

Nutrition
Gastroenterology
Author
Wu W et al.
Used Parameters : ECF, ICF, FFM, BFM

Publication Year : 2016

Country : China

Journal : Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Background: Early use of enteral nutrition (EN) is indicated following surgical resection of esophageal cancer. However, early EN support does not always meet the optimal calorie or protein requirements, and the benefits of supplementary parenteral nutrition (PN) remain unclear. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of early supplementary PN following esophagectomy. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 80 consecutive patients who underwent esophagectomy. Resting energy expenditure and body composition …
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