Peripheral vein infusions of amino acids facilitate recovery after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: Retrospective cohort analysis

Masafumi Konosu, Takeshi Iwaya, Yusuke Kimura, Yuji Akiyama, Yoshihiro Shioi, Fumitaka Endo, Hiroyuki Nitta, Koki Otsuka, Keisuke Koeda, Akira Sasaki

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Abstract

Background To investigate the efficacy of amino acid administration via peripheral veins in addition to conventional enteral feeding following esophagectomy. Materials and methods Retrospective analysis of data pertaining to 33 patients with esophageal cancer who underwent radical esophagectomy and satisfied the required nutrition control. Patients were divided into the amino acid group (n = 17) and control group (n = 16). Primary outcomes were albumin (Alb) and prealbumin (PreAlb) levels, urinary 3-methylhistidine/creatinine (3-MeHis/Cre) ratios, nitrogen balance, and weight; postoperative complications were noted as secondary outcomes. Results Alb levels were significantly higher in the amino acid group on postoperative day (POD)-14 (3.4 ± 0.3 vs. 3.1 ± 0.4 mg/dL in the control group, p = 0.018) and at 1 month after surgery (3.8 ± 0.4 vs. 3.5 ± 0.3 mg/dL, p = 0.045). No significant differences were observed in PreAlb and urinary 3-MeHis/Cre rates between the treatment groups. Body weights at 3 months postoperatively were decreased by 6% and 3% in the control and amino acid groups, respectively. Conclusion Peripheral venous administration of amino acids soon after surgical stress is an effective method for nutritional control.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-35
Number of pages7
JournalAnnals of Medicine and Surgery
Volume14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-02-2017
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery

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