The Effect of Parenteral Nutrition Supplement on Esophagectomy Patients

The Effect of Parenteral Nutrition Supplement Versus Enteral Nutrition Alone on Nutrition Status After Esophagectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Malnutrition is common in esophagus cancer patients, especially after surgery therapy. Whether parenteral supplement with enteral nutrtion is benificial for patients after esophagectomy is controversial, when compared with enteral nutrition alone. In this study, the investigators are to examine the effect of enteral nutrition supplemented with parenteral nutrtion on nutrition status after esophagectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of esophagus cancer
• Undergo esophagectomy
• Nasoenteral tube is placed or surgical jejunostomy is performed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindication for enteral nutrition or parenteral nutrition
• Malnutrition before surgery ( BMI > 30 or < 18.5)
• Hepatic dysfunction preoperatively
• Renal dysfunction preoperatively
• Infection before surgery
• Usage of corticosteroid before surgery