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The malnourished cancer patients are at a higher risk of morbidity and mortality, when undergoing major surgical treatments. In comparison with patients affected with other cancers, the highest occurrence of malnutrition (78.9%) was found in those with esophageal cancer and is related with post-operative complications. ⋯ The enteral option is to be preferred, due to preservation of intestinal integrity, reduced risk of complications, and lesser expenses. The prevention or correction of nutrient depletion in several malnourished esophageal cancer patients remarkably reduce or eliminate malnutrition-related morbidity and mortality, therefore the level of malnutrition must be identified and treated.