title: Nutritional support in the postoperative period.
abstract: Nutritional support is used frequently as a treatment modality in the postoperative patient. Indications for nutrition support, patient selection, mode of administration, contents of solutions and complications of therapy are issues that the consulting internist must address. The role of a nutrition support team and optimal communication between the consultant and members of the surgical staff are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Lutheran Medical Center, Department of Medicine, State University of New York Health Sciences Center, and Victory Memorial Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA. LRosenkran@aol.com
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Rosenkranz
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000209:etiology; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011184:Postoperative Period; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology