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Nutritional Therapy in Gastrointestinal Cancers.
Priscila Garla1, Dan Linetzky Waitzberg2, Alweyd Tesser1
1Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Dr Arnaldo, 455, 2 andar, sala 2208-Cerqueira Cé sar, São Paulo, São Paulo CEP: 01246-903, Brazil.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|February 8, 2018
Summary
Malnutrition significantly impacts gastrointestinal cancer patients. Early nutritional support and perioperative immunonutrition can improve outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance recovery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Oncology
- Clinical Nutrition
Background:
- Malnutrition is prevalent in gastrointestinal cancer patients, linked to cachexia, poor prognosis, and reduced survival.
- Nutritional status critically affects patient outcomes, influencing response to treatment and surgical recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of early nutrition screening, assessment, and intervention in gastrointestinal cancer.
- To review the benefits of adequate nutritional support and perioperative immunonutrition.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on nutritional disorders in gastrointestinal cancer.
- Analysis of studies evaluating the impact of nutritional interventions on patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Early nutritional interventions can positively alter clinical progression.
- Adequate nutrition improves immunologic status and prevents complications from surgery and therapy.
- Perioperative immunonutrition may decrease complications, shorten hospital stays, and improve wound healing.
Conclusions:
- Addressing malnutrition through timely screening and intervention is crucial for gastrointestinal cancer patients.
- Optimizing nutritional status, particularly with perioperative immunonutrition, is vital for better clinical outcomes and recovery.
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