The Problem of Appetite Loss After Major Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review the problem of appetite loss after major abdominal surgery.

Summary of background data

Appetite loss is a common problem after major abdominal surgery. Understanding of etiology and treatment options is limited.

Methods

We searched Medline, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science for studies describing postoperative appetite loss. Data were extracted to clarify definition, etiology, measurement, surgical influence, pharmacological, and nonpharmacological treatment. PROSPERO registration ID: CRD42021224489.

Results

Out of 6144 articles, we included 165 studies, 121 of which were also analyzed quantitatively. A total of 19.8% were randomized, controlled trials (n = 24) and 80.2% were nonrandomized stud

SUBMITTER: Wagner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9259039 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature