The influence of early post-operative intravenous nutrition upon recovery after total cystectomy.
A retrospective review was made of the effect of early post-operative total parenteral nutrition on recovery from total cystectomy with formation of an ileal conduit. No difference in mortality or time spent in hospital after operation was noted between 2 groups receiving either total parenteral nutrition or isotonic dextrose-saline solutions.
D000368:Aged; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum; D008875:Middle Aged; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion
D000596:Amino Acids; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D005947:Glucose; D009584:Nitrogen