Postsurgical Infections are Reduced with Specialized Nutrition Support

2006270 citationsReview

Authors

Dan Linetzky Waitzberg · Universidade de São Paulo

Hideaki Saito · Tokyo Medical University

Lindsay D. Plank · University of Auckland

Glyn G. Jamieson · University of Adelaide

P. Jagannath · Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre

Tsann‐Long Hwang · Chang Gung University

J. M. Mijares ·

Abstract

This study identifies a dosage (0.5-1 l/day) and duration (supplementation for 5-7 days before surgery) of IMPACT that contributes to improved outcomes of morbidity in elective surgery patients, particularly those undergoing GI surgical procedures. The cost effectiveness of such practice is supported by recent health economic analysis. Findings suggest preoperative IMPACT use for the prophylaxis of postoperative complications in elective surgical patients.

Topics & Keywords

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Nutrition and Health in Aging Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgery

Volume 30, Issue 8, pp. 1592-1604

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-005-0657-x

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