Pre-operative immunonutrition therapy in upper gastrointestinal cancer patients

Conclusion We found no difference in post-operative outcomes; however, the pre- and post-implementation comparison was limited by poor adherence to the protocol as a consequence of late attendance at pre-admission clinic. Of those who did attend as planned, patient acceptance was high. Future studies incorporating prospective, quantitative pre-operative immunonutrition intake are needed.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research