Early enteral nutritional support in patients of liver transplantation
- VernacularTitle:肝移植术后早期肠内营养支持的研究
- Author:
Zhengshan WU
;
Xuehao WANG
;
Feng ZHANG
;
Xiangcheng LI
;
Lianbao KONG
;
Jun LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation;
Enteral nutrition;
Nutrition support
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate early enteral nutrition in patients after liver transplantation. Methods This is a prospective, randomized trial consisting of 63 patients divided into two groups to receive TPN and early enteral nutrition respectively for a week. Patients' nutritional status, liver function, nutritional expense and the incidence of postoperative infections and other complications were compared between the two groups. Result Early enteral nutrition after liver transplantation can improve the nutritional condition and it is helpful for the recovery of the liver function. It decreases the rate of postoperative infections and other complications. Conclusions Early enteral nutritional support is feasible alternative to TPN in patients of liver transplantation.
