Previous trials showed that perioperative immunonutrition improved outcome in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. This study was designed to appraise the impact of the simple preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acids supplementation on immune response, gut oxygenation, and postoperative infections.

Braga, M., Gianotti, L., Vignali, A., Carlo, V. (2002). Preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acid supplementation improves the immunometabolic host response and outcome after colorectal resection for cancer. SURGERY, 132(5), 805-814 [10.1067/msy.2002.128350].

Preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acid supplementation improves the immunometabolic host response and outcome after colorectal resection for cancer

Braga, M;GIANOTTI, LUCA VITTORIO;
2002

Abstract

Previous trials showed that perioperative immunonutrition improved outcome in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. This study was designed to appraise the impact of the simple preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acids supplementation on immune response, gut oxygenation, and postoperative infections.
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures; Preoperative Care; Administration, Oral; Postoperative Care; Arginine; Humans; Aged; Antibody Formation; Infection; Oxygen Consumption; Intestines; Fatty Acids, Omega-3; Middle Aged; Infection Control; Male; Colorectal Neoplasms; Female
English
nov-2002
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Braga, M., Gianotti, L., Vignali, A., Carlo, V. (2002). Preoperative oral arginine and n-3 fatty acid supplementation improves the immunometabolic host response and outcome after colorectal resection for cancer. SURGERY, 132(5), 805-814 [10.1067/msy.2002.128350].
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