Effects of fiber and probiotics on diarrhea associated with enteral nutrition in gastric cancer patients

摘要

Background and objectives:Diarrhea is a common complication of enteral nutrition (EN), which affects recovery and prolongs the length of hospital stay (LOHS). To investigate the effect of fiber and probiotics in reducing diarrhea associated with EN in postoperative patients with gastric cancer (GC), the authors designed this prospective randomized-controlled trial.