Journal article
Jejunostomy tube feeding in patients undergoing esophagectomy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Surgical jejunostomy tubes are a routine part of elective esophagectomies in patients with carcinomas and provide a route for nutritional support in those who experience complications. We wished to determine how frequently oral intake is delayed and the amount of nutrition delivered via the jejunostomy tube.
METHODS: We reviewed the charts of all adults undergoing esophagectomy for carcinoma between January 2000 and June 2008. We …
Authors
Srinathan SK; Hamin T; Walter S; Tan AL; Unruh HW; Guyatt G
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 409–414
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
December 1, 2013
DOI
10.1503/cjs.008612
ISSN
0008-428X