Patients undergoing late oral feeding post-esophagectomy had significantly less body weight loss, higher calorie and protein intake, and lower malnutrition rates compared to those with early feeding. Complication rates and hospital stays were similar between the groups, indicating that late oral feeding may improve postoperative nutritional status without compromising surgical outcomes.
• Why it matters: Post-esophagectomy patients often face significant weight loss and malnutrition.
Journal Article by Na KJ, Kang CH (…) Kim YT et 7 al. in Ann Surg
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