Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences
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J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci · May 2012
Comparative StudyCompliance with and effects of preoperative immunonutrition in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy.
This study was conducted to ascertain the feasibility and effectiveness of preoperative enteral immunonutrition using an immune-enhanced formula (Impact) in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. ⋯ The preoperative oral ingestion of Impact was well tolerated and appeared to be effective for preventing incisional wound infection and reducing the response to surgical stress in patients undergoing a pancreaticoduodenectomy.