The Annals of thoracic surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of an Early Oral Feeding Protocol on Inflammatory Cytokine Changes After Esophagectomy.
The aim of the current study was to investigate the impact of early oral feeding (EOF) on inflammatory cytokine levels after McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for cancer. ⋯ Compared with conventional rehabilitation programs the EOF protocol may decrease stress response after McKeown MIE.