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Peri-Surgical Nutrition: Perspectives and Perceptions.
Christopher W Frye1, April E Blong1, Joseph J Wakshlag1
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Summary
Peri-surgical nutrition for veterinary patients needs more research to enhance outcomes. Future studies should explore essential nutrients and immunonutrition for small animals, considering species-specific needs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Small animal surgery
- Nutritional science
Background:
- Peri-surgical nutrition in veterinary medicine is underdeveloped.
- Human immunonutrition research offers potential insights.
- Improving patient quality of life requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for research in peri-surgical nutrition for small animals.
- To identify key considerations for future nutritional support investigations.
- To emphasize the importance of pre-operative nutritional planning.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding of peri-surgical nutrition.
- Exploration of potential applications of human immunonutrition principles.
- Identification of factors influencing nutritional strategies.
Main Results:
- Peri-surgical nutrition is critical but requires significant research.
- Essential nutrients, disease processes, and species-specific factors are key considerations.
- Pre-operative nutritional planning is likely beneficial.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to advance peri-surgical nutrition in veterinary patients.
- A comprehensive surgical nutritional plan should include case history, feeding methods, metabolic status, and immunonutrition.
- Optimizing nutrition before surgery can improve outcomes for small animals.
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