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Systematic Review: Early Enteral Nutrition Within 24 hours of Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery May Reduce the Length of Hospital Stay

30 Jul, 2019 | 01:20h | UTC

Early enteral nutrition within 24 hours of lower gastrointestinal surgery versus later commencement for length of hospital stay and postoperative complications – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: The effect of having nutrition within the first 24 hours after bowel surgery on length of hospital stay and postoperative complications – Cochrane Library (free)

Related Guidelines: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Colon and Rectal Surgery From the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (free) AND Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations: 2018 (free) AND Enhanced recovery after surgery in emergency colorectal surgery: Review of literature and current practices – World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (free)

“This review suggests that early enteral feeding may lead to a reduced postoperative length of stay, however cautious interpretation must be taken due to substantial heterogeneity and low-quality evidence.”

 


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