Micronutrient deficiencies and anemia in the follow-up after gastroesophageal cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT: Due to insufficient dietary intake and altered digestion and absorption of nutrients, patients after gastroesophageal cancer surgery are at risk of becoming malnourished and consequently develop micronutrient deficiencies. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies and anemia during follow-up after gastroesophageal cancer surgery. This single-center cross-sectional study included patients after resection for esophageal or gastric cancer visiting the outpatient clinic in 2016 and 2017. Only patients without signs of recurrent disease were included. All patients were guided by a dietician in the pre- and postoperative phase. Dietary supplements or enteral tube feeding was prescribed in case of inadequate dietary intake. Blood samples were examined for

SUBMITTER: Blonk L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523046 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature