How to live longer after esophagectomy

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Esophagectomy is a very common operation. The normal diet of patients before operation is limited. Thus seriously affecting the absorption of nutrients in patients, let's talk about how to live longer after esophageal cancer resection.

How to live longer after esophagectomy

First, it is the same as other treatments after thoracotomy. After returning to the ward, the gastric tube was connected and continuously aspirated, and washed with a small amount of warm water every 3-4 hours to keep patency. In general, after surgery, continuous suction 36-48 hours, to the patient gastrointestinal function began to recover, can stop. After connecting the gastric tube, clamp the gastric tube for 4-6 hours to observe. If there is no flatulence, remove it immediately.

Second: during fasting period, on the first and second day, about 2500ml of fluid and 3G of potassium were given daily, and blood transfusion or albumin was given when necessary. 48 hours after the operation, 1000-1500ml of nutrient solution can be slowly dripped into the nursing tube, and the insufficient part can be supplemented by intravenous infusion; if there is no adverse reaction, about 3000ml of nutrient solution can be given after the fourth day after the operation. At the beginning, only glucose and vitamins can be used in the nutrient solution on the first to second day, and then soybean milk, rice soup and milk can be gradually changed.

Third: oral administration of sugar water, rice soup, soybean milk and milk started from the 5th day after operation, 60ml per hour, and then increased day by day until 200ml per hour. After 9 days, the patients could take a semi liquid diet, and two weeks later, they could start to take a small amount of common diet. If the anastomosis is not satisfactory or there are concerns, the oral date should be postponed.

matters needing attention

Because this operation is essentially the same as other operations, and the purpose of patients' recovery is achieved by removing the corresponding damaged organs or tissues. However, esophageal cancer resection requires patients to pay special attention to diet after operation, and generally need to eat liquid food, which is conducive to the recovery of the disease.