Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5597641 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Immediate start of oral nutrition following esophagectomy seems to be feasible and does not increase complications compared to a retrospective cohort and literature. However, if complications arise an alternative nutritional route is required. This explorative study shows that a randomized controlled trial is needed.
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Authors
Teus J. MD, PhD, Gijs H.K. MD, Grard A.P. MD, PhD, Annemarie C.P. MANP, Ewout A. MD, PhD, Camiel MD, PhD, Jelle P. MD, PhD, Frans MD, Marc J. MD, PhD, Luis C. MD, Richard MD, PhD, Misha D.P. MD, PhD,