Chinese Med J Peking
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Chinese Med J Peking · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of fish oil enriched total parenteral nutrition on elderly patients after colorectal cancer surgery.
Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids may beneficially influence healing processes and patient outcomes. The aim of this research was to study the clinical efficacy of fish oil enriched total parenteral nutrition in elderly patients after colorectal cancer surgery. ⋯ Fish oil 0.2 g/kg per day administrated to elderly patients after colorectal surgery was safe and may shorten the length of hospital stay and improve clinical outcomes.