Publications by authors named "Christy Kei"

Backgrounds: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to major shifts in the management of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aims to identify the impact and early outcomes of COVID-19 following CRC management at a tertiary referral center in Victoria, Australia.

Methods: This was a retrospective study, utilizing the Australian Comprehensive Cancer Outcomes and Research Database and inpatient records.

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Background: Malnutrition is independently associated with poor outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery including increased complications and length of stay (LOS). The purpose of this study was to identify changes to perioperative nutritional management and surgical outcomes post implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol.

Methods: Data on LOS and adherence to the ERAS protocol, including preoperative fasting time, nutritional assessment and supplementation was prospectively collected for the pre-ERAS group who underwent surgery for CRC between February and August 2019.

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