Can early feeding after esophagus surgery cut infection risk?
NCT ID NCT05892263
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether starting feeding through a tube soon after esophageal cancer surgery can lower infection rates and help the gut work again. 70 adults who had their esophagus removed took part. The goal was to see if early feeding reduces complications like leaks and infections.
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 100, Taiwan
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