Conference
Effect of routine jejunostomy tube insertion in esophagectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Routine feeding jejunostomy tube post esophagectomy is being revaluated because of its associated postoperative complications. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of routine feeding jejunostomy tube insertion on mortality and postesophagectomy outcomes.
METHODS: Electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were queried through December 2020. Included …
Authors
Lee Y; Lu JY; Malhan R; Shargall Y; Finley C; Hanna W; Agzarian J
Volume
164
Pagination
pp. 422-432.e17
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.12.050
Conference proceedings
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Issue
2
ISSN
0022-5223