Effect of nasal feeding fluid on postoperative nutritional status and gastrointestinal tolerance in patients with esophageal cancer

Objective To study the effect of the nasal fluids assisted enteral nutrition on Gastrointestinal tolerability and nutritional status of esophageal perioperative patients. Methods According to random number table, 90 patients with esophageal surgery were divided into research group (n=45) and control group (n=45). The study group was provided with enteral nutrition emulsion, while nasal fluids. The control group was only provided with enteral nutrition emulsion.The trial period was 7 days.The basic demographic data and clinical information, metabolic markers of Hepatic function and nutrition metabolism were observed. Results On the 7th day after surgery, the level of tumor nutrition risk in the study group was higher than that in the control group (P 0.05). Conclusions Enteral nutrition auxiliary nasogastric liquid is able to improve the nutritional status of the patients and the gastrointestinal tolerance is good.It is a safe and effective treatment. Key words: Esophageal; Nasal fluids; Gastrointestinal tolerance: Enteral nutrition; Perioperation