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Completed NCT05892263

Jejunostomy-Based Early Enteral Feeding After Esophagectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Conditions: Early-feeding

Sex: All
Ages: 20 Years – 100 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 70
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Location: National Taiwan University Hospital Taipei Taiwan

Summary

Esophagectomy with reconstruction for esophageal cancer is associated with delayed gastrointestinal recovery and substantial postoperative morbidity. Whether early jejunostomy-based enteral feeding can be safely initiated after esophagectomy remains uncertain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Esophagectomy * Esophagectomy & reconstruction * Esophagotomy * Esophageal reconstruction-with gastric tube * Esophageal reconstruction-with colon * Esophageal reconstruction with small intestine Exclusion Criteria: * Gastrointestinal perforation * Postoperative hemorrhage * Intestinal obstruction * Shock

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