Richard M. Salvino, MD Department of Gastroenterology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Robert S. Dechicco, MS, RD, LD, CNSD Manager, Nutrition Support Dietetics, Department of Nutrition Support and Vascular Access, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Douglas L. Seidner, MD, CNSP Director, Department of Nutrition Support and Vascular Access; Program Director, Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Address: Douglas L. Seidner, MD, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, A30, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
ABSTRACTPerioperative nutrition support can reduce postoperative complications in some malnourished patients, but there are risks, such as a greater risk of infection. The decision to use nutrition support—either total parenteral nutrition or enteral feedings—before and after surgery depends on how severely the patient is malnourished, the type of surgical procedure, and whether the surgery is elective.
