MEDtube Science 2018 - Preoperative Immunonutrition in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients

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Surgical procedures due to gastrointestinal tumors are associated with increased risk of postoperative complications and mortality. This is a result of malnutrition and impairment of the immune system. Using nutritional treatment containing immunomodulatory components before surgery may improve the nutritional status of patients and also the immune system by stimulating the host`s immune response, improving the nitrogen balance and controlling the inflammatory response. The nutrients with immunomodulatory effect include: arginine, glutamine, -3 fatty acids, and nucleotides.

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