Evolution of Nutritional Status in Patients with Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Surgical Treatment or Organ Preservation Protocol.

We sought to evaluate the evolution of the nutritional status of patients with advanced cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract undergoing surgical treatment (SURG) or organ preservation protocol (OP). Evaluations were conducted at the beginning and end of treatment, including weight, body composition and Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA). Each group was comprised of 29 patients.

EARLY ORAL FEEDING POST-UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT RESECTION AND PRIMARY ANASTOMOSIS IN ONCOLOGY.

Background: The practice of starving patients in the immediate period after upper gastrointestinal surgery is widespread. Early oral intake has been shown to be feasible and may result in faster recovery and decrease length of hospital.

Aim: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of oral nutrition on postoperative early feeding after upper gastrointestinal surgeries.