Care of esophageal cancer patients with diabetes mellitus--preoperative management and treatment
Shimada, Y.; Imamura, M.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi 97(6): 404-408
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4894 PMID: 8774807 Document Number: 461277
The care of esophageal cancer patients with diabetes mellitus is described. The main points are as follows. 1. Prevention and control of infection. 2. Sufficient nutritional support (2000 Kcal/day) and hydration. 3. Control of plasma glucose level (150 mg/dl-250 mg/dl) by means of insulin. 4. An absence of ketone bodies and minimum glucose level (< 10 g/day) in the urine. 5. Prevention and control of hypoglycemia. Good control of diabetes mellitus in esophageal cancer patients may contribute to reduced surgical rislcs.