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A comparison of the metabolic complication rates in a single unit between parenteral and enteral nutrition following upper gastrointestinal resection surgery

Background: There is conflicting data on the recommended route of nutrition post-operatively following major gastrointestinal surgery. Enteral nutrition has been associated with a lower infective complication rate. Little however, is known on the relative frequency of metabolic complications following the introduction of nutrition after major surgery. Recent data has showed an incidence of 49% patients experiencing metabolic complications whilst on parenteral nutrition. We sought to compare aberrations in sodium, potassium and phosphate levels between those on parenteral and enteral nutrition following upper GI resections. Methods: We went through theatre lists dating back to the formation of the upper GI surgery department in Glasgow selecting patients who had an upper GI resection and required post-operative nutrition. Data were collected using patients’ notes from case notes, dietician records and electronic patient records. Data were subsequently analysed using the mini-tab statistical program. We collected the number and percentage of patients who had an abnormal blood result affecting sodium, potassium and phosphate whilst receiving feed and the patients’ admission weight.