title: Introduction.
abstract: Surgery for cancers of the digestive tract is associated with a high risk of postoperative complications. Peri-operative nutritional support is part of the treatment plan, with a demonstrated positive impact on postoperative course. The aim of this good clinical practices guide is to help surgeons and physicians in improving malnutrition screening and implementing perioperative nutritional care.
authors: Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Lille University Regional Hospital, France. Electronic address: christophe.mariette@chru-lille.fr.
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authors: Mariette
mesh_terms: D004067:Digestive System Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods*; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Cancer; Guidelines; Immunonutrition; Nutrition; Surgery