Application of specific nutrients for patients after surgery

Wu, G.-h.

Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 15(5): 433-436

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 1671-0274
PMID: 22648831
Document Number: 657843
Special nutritional support containing glutamine, arginine, and omega-3 fatty acids has therapeutic and immunomodulatory effects, and can significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative infectious complications and length of hospital stay in surgical patients. This review provides a clinical update regarding the concept and the use of pharmaconutrition and immunonutrition in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.

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