ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2019
Optimal timing and route of nutritional support after esophagectomy: A review of the literature.
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- Effect of Early Versus Late Oral Feeding on Postoperative Complications and Recovery Outcomes for Patients with Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Evaluation and Meta-Analysis.Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Pooled it
- Early versus the traditional start of oral intake following esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of postoperative early enteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and immune function of cholangiocarcinoma patients with malignant obstructive jaundice.World journal of gastroenterology · 2020Trial
- Institutional modified post esophagectomy care protocol offers improved perioperative outcomes - a single-center propensity score matched analysis.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Safety and feasibility of jejunostomy on elderly patients undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Article
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in esophagectomy: a comprehensive review of current practices.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- Optimizing nutritional support in upper gastrointestinal surgery: A comprehensive review of feeding jejunostomy techniques and outcomes.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Review
- Early versus late oral feeding regimens following esophagectomy: a propensity score-matched observational cohort.Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus · 2025Observational
- Nationwide medical database study for postoperative nutritional management in patients undergoing gastroenterological cancer surgery.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2025Article
- Outcomes of jejunostomy-tube placement in surgical patients with esophageal cancer.JTCVS open · 2025Article
- Impact of Enhanced Recovery Protocols on Short-Term Outcomes in Esophagectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Cancer Research Institute, Uttarakhand, India.World journal of surgery · 2023Article
- Examining the impact of early enteral nutritional support on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing surgical treatment for gastrointestinal neoplasms.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2023Article
- Hospital Variation in Feeding Jejunostomy Policy for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: A Nationwide Cohort Study.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Rehabilitation Management for a Patient with Bilateral Pneumothorax after Surgery for Esophageal Cancer.Progress in rehabilitation medicine · 2022Article
- Risk Factors for Failure of Direct Oral Feeding Following a Totally Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy.Nutrients · 2021Article
- Utility of feeding jejunostomy in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing esophagectomy with a high risk of anastomotic leakage.Journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2021Article
- Therapeutic Effect and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Three Different Nutritional Schemes for Esophageal Cancer Patients in the Early Post-operative Period.Frontiers in nutrition · 2021Article
- Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio is correlated with a delay in feeding resumption following a transhiatal esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis.World journal of surgical oncology · 2020Article
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Abstract
Some controversy surrounds the postoperative feeding regimen utilized in patients who undergo esophagectomy. Variation in practices during the perioperative period exists including the type of nutrition started, the delivery route, and its timing. Adequate nutrition is essential for this patient population as these patients often present with weight loss and have altered eating patterns after surgery, which can affect their ability to regain or maintain weight. Methods of feeding after an esophagectomy include total parenteral nutrition, nasoduodenal/nasojejunal tube feeding, jejunostomy tube feeding, and oral feeding. Recent evidence suggests that early oral feeding is associated with shorter LOS, faster return of bowel function, and improved quality of life. Enhanced recovery pathways after surgery pathways after esophagectomy with a component of early oral feeding also seem to be safe, feasible, and cost-effective, albeit with limited data. However, data on anastomotic leaks is mixed, and some studies suggest that the incidence of leaks may be higher with early oral feeding. This risk of anastomotic leak with early feeding may be heavily modulated by surgical approach. No definitive data is currently available to definitively answer this question, and further studies should look at how these early feeding regimens vary by surgical technique. This review aims to discuss the existing literature on the optimal route and timing of feeding after esophagectomy.
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