Nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Nomogram based on nutritional and inflammatory indicators for survival prediction of small cell carcinoma of the esophagus.
Small cell carcinoma of the esophagus (SCCE) is a rare type of esophageal cancer, and the parameters for prediction of SCCE outcome are unclear. This study aimed to construct a nomogram to predict the outcome of SCCE. ⋯ A nomogram based on nutrition- and inflammation-related indicators was developed to predict the survival of patients with SCCE.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Perioperative nutritional prehabilitation in malnourished children with congenital heart disease: A randomized controlled trial.
The poor preoperative nutritional state of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) is often exacerbated postoperatively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of perioperative 1- versus 2-wk nutritional prehabilitation programs on growth and surgical outcomes in malnourished children with CHD. ⋯ The 2-wk prehabilitation program was associated with better anthropometric measurements, shorter ICU LOS postoperatively, and shorter duration of hospitalization and mechanical ventilation. The preoperative nutritional status of children with CHD had a negative effect on ICU LOS and duration of mechanical ventilation.