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Esophageal cancer patients of heavier weight have more nutritional risk of inadequate calorie intake immediately after esophage

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Nutrition
Author
Liu et al.
Used Parameters : LBM, LBMI

Publication Year : 2020

Country : China

Journal : Supportive Care in Cancer

Background Perioperative malnutrition is common in patients undergoing esophagectomy, and nutritional support is critical for postoperative recovery in these patients. But few studies reported which characteristics of these patients were associated with post-esophagectomy inadequate calorie intake. This study aimed to explore which patients were more likely to have inadequate calories immediately after esophagectomy and the impact on clinical outcomes. Methods From January 2018 to June 2019, patients undergoing esophagectomy …
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