A comparative Study between Tube Feeding versus Parenteral Nutrition in GIT Cancer Patients in ICU

ConclusionEnteral nutrition showed better results in comparison to parenteral nutrition regarding time to pass flatus, ICU stay, albumin after 7 days and albumin after 14 days. Both types of nutrition are equal statistically regarding complications and infection, mortality rate, post-operative weight after 7 days (kg) and weight after 14 days (kg).
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research