Immunonutrition for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Complications in Elective Surgery: A Systematic Review of Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trials
Waitzberg, D.L.; Saito, H.; Plank, L.D.; Jamieson, G.G.; Jagannath, P.; Hwang, T.L.; Mijares, J.M.; Schneider, H.; Bihari, D. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2004 · Heft 2 · S. 1 bis 1
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Rationale: There is increasing evidence that pre-, peri- and postoperative immunonutrition appears to decrease infectious complications (IC) and hospital length of stay (LOS) in patients undergoing major elective surgery, which is still associated with a high rate of postoperative morbidity. Surgery-induced alterations of the immune system may play a role in postoperative complications. Several nutrients have been shown to modulate immunologic and inflammatory responses in humans. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate whether these effects translate into improved clinical outcome. Methods: A syst…
