Introduction
Postoperative infectious complications occur in 4–22% of patients undergoing surgical resection for cancer. immunonutrition may play an important role in reducing postoperative infections. The most studied nutrients include arginine, glutamine, omega-3 fatty acids and nucleotides; and works by reducing the postoperative production of proinflammatory mediators and cytokines, as well as by promoting lymphocyte production and function.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential clinical benefits of immunonutrition given in relation to the timing of surgery on postoperative infections and 30-day mortality in patients undergoing oncological surgery, in comparison with patients not receiving immunonutrition.
Who Should Enrol
Dieticians, Doctors, Nurses & Pharmacists
Course Design
Online Course
Course Content
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F. Buzquurz1,2 , R. D. Bojesen1,2 , C. Grube1,2, M. T. Madsen2 and I. Gögenur2 1Department of Surgery, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, and 2Centre for Surgical Science, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark Correspondence to: Dr F. Buzquurz, Centre for Surgical Science, Department of Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Lykkebækvej 1, DK-4600 Køge, Denmark (e-mail: fabu@regionsjaelland.dk) |
Course Highlights
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential clinical benefits of immunonutrition given in relation to the timing of surgery on postoperative infections and 30-day mortality in patients undergoing oncological surgery, in comparison with patients not receiving immunonutrition.
Learning Outcomes
Better understand the potential clinical benefits of immunonutrition given in relation to the timing of surgery on postoperative infections and 30-day mortality in patients undergoing oncological surgery, in comparison with patients not receiving immunonutrition
Assessment
Assessment is done with multiple choice questions applicable to content published in the journal.
Accreditation
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
MDB015/1455/10/2020
2 Clinical points
Certification
Pass the assessment with 70%