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ArticleNutrients2021

Preoperative Nutrition Intervention in Patients Undergoing Resection for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Results from the Multi-Centre NOURISH Point Prevalence Study.

Irene Deftereos, Justin M-C Yeung, Janan Arslan, Vanessa M Carter, Elizabeth Isenring, Nicole Kiss, On Behalf Of The Nourish Point Prevalence Study Group

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Article in Nutrients, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07584577 (Evaluation of the Administration of Artificial Nutrition by Feeding Jejunostomy During Neoadjuvant Treatment on Postoperative Morbidity in the Context of Esophageal or Stomach Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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NCT07584577 recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Evaluation of the Administration of Artificial Nutrition by Feeding Jejunostomy During Neoadjuvant Treatment on Postoperative Morbidity in the Context of Esophageal or Stomach Cancer

TypeobservationalSponsorUniversity Hospital, BordeauxRan2026 to 2026Enrolled670ConditionsEsophageal Cancer, Surgery Indication, Malnourished, Neoadjuvant TreatmentArmsEnteral or parenteral nutrition
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Irene DeftereosDepartment of Surgery, Western Precinct, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3822-147X
Justin M-C YeungDepartment of Surgery, Western Precinct, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7230-149X
Janan ArslanDepartment of Surgery, Western Precinct, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia.
Vanessa M CarterDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Western Health, Footscray, VIC 3011, Australia.
Elizabeth IsenringFaculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, QLD 4226, Australia.
Nicole KissInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6476-9834
On Behalf Of The Nourish Point Prevalence Study Group
The University of Melbourne · AUBond University · AUDeakin University · AUFootscray Hospital · AU

Funding

Nestlé Health Science NA- small project grant
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPreoperative nutrition intervention is recommended prior to upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cancer resection; however, there is limited understanding of interventions received in current clinical practice. This study investigated type and frequency of preoperative dietetics intervention and nutrition support received and clinical and demographic factors associated with receipt of intervention. Associations between intervention and preoperative weight loss, surgical length of stay (LOS), and complications were also investigated.

methodsThe NOURISH Point Prevalence Study was conducted between September 2019 and May 2020 across 27 Australian tertiary centres. Subjective global assessment and weight were performed within 7 days of admission. Patients reported on preoperative dietetics and nutrition intervention, and surgical LOS and complications were recorded.

resultsTwo-hundred patients participated (59% male, mean (standard deviation) age 67 (10)). Sixty percent had seen a dietitian preoperatively, whilst 50% were receiving nutrition support (92% oral nutrition support (ONS)). Patients undergoing pancreatic surgery were less likely to receive dietetics intervention and nutrition support than oesophageal or gastric surgeries (

conclusionsDespite recommendations, there are low rates of preoperative dietetics consultation and nutrition support in this population, which are associated with increased preoperative weight loss and risk of increased LOS and complications in malnourished patients. The results of this study provide insights into evidence-practice gaps for improvement and data to support further research regarding optimal methods of preoperative nutrition support.

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Nutrition TherapyPreoperative CareAgedFemaleGastrointestinal NeoplasmsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutritional StatusUpper Gastrointestinal Tractdietitiangastrointestinal cancermalnutritionnutrition supportpreoperative

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PMID34579082
PMCPMC8467838
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