Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effects of Perioperative Use of Immune-enhancing Enteral Formula on Metabolic and Immunological Status in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy

摘要

Although perioperative immune-enhancing enteral formula (IEEF) is effective to decrease the rate of infectious complications, it is not clear whether perioperative use of IEEF decreases the incidence of postoperative complications and improves clinical outcome in patients who have undergone esophagectomy. A prospective randomized clinical trial was performed to examine the effects of perioperative IEEF on nutritional and immunological status in patients with esophageal carcinoma who have been treated with esophagectomy.